Catalan Literature from Renaissance to Modernism
Renaissance (1833-1877)
Historic Context
The bourgeoisie became the driving force behind the revival. Industry fueled economic growth and was closely tied to the bourgeoisie. As the bourgeoisie gained wealth, they advocated for a liberal regime that favored their interests. They also took a keen interest in the identity of the Catalan people.
Characteristics
The Renaissance, spanning from 1833 to 1877, revitalized literary production in Catalan. Its main goals were to retrieve and refine the Catalan
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Love:
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Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima: History and Meaning
Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima
The Iconic Photograph
Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima is a historic photograph taken on February 23, 1945, by Joe Rosenthal. The photograph captures five U.S. Marines and a Navy corpsman raising the U.S. flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.
Popularity and Recognition
The image quickly gained immense popularity and was widely reprinted. Rosenthal received the Pulitzer Prize for Photography for this powerful image. It is considered one of the
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16th-Century Spanish Literature
Poetry
In 16th-century Spain, two major poetry trends emerged: the traditional Italian-Spanish and the Spanish traditional poetry.
Spanish Traditional Poetry
In the 15th century, two types of poetry existed: learned poetry and popular poetry. Both continued into the 16th century. Poetry was widely cultivated through the Cancionero General, with compositions abundant in courtly love and troubadour tradition. Popular lyrics also continued throughout the century in the form
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The early 20th century witnessed a surge of artistic and literary movements known as the avant-garde, which sought to revolutionize creative expression. These movements fostered a climate of enthusiasm for poetry, particularly among the young poets who would later form the renowned Generation of ’27. The influential poetry of Juan Ramón Jiménez paved the way for this generation, creating a fertile ground for Spanish literature to flourish.
The Group of ’27
This group of poets, including Pedro Salinas,
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Early 20th Century Theater
Bourgeois Comedy
This style, led by Jacinto Benavente, catered to the upper class with plays focused on their conflicts. Benavente’s skillful language, wit, and irony never challenged the social order. Notable works include those exploring vested interests in rural settings, such as La Malquerida.
Historical and Poetic Modernist Theater
This movement reacted against the critical view of Spanish history prevalent in the late 19th century. Authors like Eduardo Marquina recalled
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