Generational Bridge: From ’98 to ’27
Generation of 1914: Bridging ’98 and ’27
Between the Generation of ’98 and the Generation of ’27, a group of writers emerged between 1910 and 1914, known as the Novecentistas. These philosophers, historians, and writers aimed to aesthetically renew the literature and art of the period with a more modern style, encompassing various aspects of knowledge.
Key characteristics of this movement include social and political reforms, reflecting its cosmopolitan nature, and the feeling of Spain as part of
19th and 20th Century Spanish Literature: From Post-Romanticism to the Avant-Garde
Tema3.La literature of the second half of the nineteenth century. The posromanticismo and realism
1.Contexto:
It strengthens the system of capitalist production.
Diffuse own nationalist ideas of romanticism. At that time the States were born in the modern sense, with a central government, a unified law and a common fiscal system throughout the country. They developed the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, whose fighting was continuing. And get the second industrial revolution, while control methods
Don Quixote’s Adventures: A Hilarious and Tragic Journey
Don Quixote and Sancho’s Nighttime Adventures:
Don Quixote and Sancho embark on two mysterious nighttime adventures: the Encamisados and the Batanes.
- The Encamisados: Don Quixote mistakes twenty men on horseback carrying axes for villains attacking a gentleman in a litter. He charges at them, ready to avenge the perceived injustice.
- The Batanes: Hearing the rhythmic pounding of iron and chains in the night, Don Quixote, believing danger lurks, prepares to confront it alone. Sancho, terrified, ties
Rafael Alberti & Luis Cernuda: A Poetic Journey
Rafael Alberti
Biography
Born in Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz), Rafael Alberti soon moved to Madrid with his family. His first poems blended avant-garde, traditional lyricism, and influences from Bécquer. He befriended Lorca, Dalí, and Buñuel during his time at the Residencia de Estudiantes. In 1925, he shared the National Prize for Literature with Gerardo Diego for Marinero en tierra. A sentimental crisis arose in 1927, but three years later, he met María Teresa León, who became his lifelong
Read MoreModernism and the Generation of ’98
Modernism (Late 19th – Early 20th Century)
Origins and Influences
Modernism emerged as a reaction against literary realism. Key figures include Rubén Darío (Nicaragua) and José Martí (Cuba).
Characteristics of Modernist Poetry
- Musicality
- Sensory language (color, smell, touch)
- Innovative metaphors, similes, and synesthesia
Themes and Context
Common themes include melancholy, sadness, unrequited love, and eroticism. The context often involves idealized pasts (Middle Ages, Greco-Roman world), exotic
Read MoreEspriu and Estellés: Catalan Poetic Voices
Salvador Espriu: A Mystical and Civic Voice
Early Works and the Myth of Sinera
Salvador Espriu (1913-1985), a Catalan poet, playwright, and novelist, worked as a clerk, mirroring the lives of Kafka and Pessoa. His early work, marked by intellectualism and a caustic descriptivism, showcases a unique linguistic richness and thematic complexity. In his first book, Cemetery of Sinera (1946), Espriu evokes a world destroyed by war, identified with the mythical Sinera (Arenys de Mar).