Tradition and Avant-Garde in Miguel Hernández’s Poetry
Early Influences and Traditional Roots
Miguel Hernández’s poetry was deeply influenced by both tradition and the avant-garde. His early work reveals a strong connection to classic Spanish literature, particularly the Golden Age poets and playwrights like Calderón de la Barca. This influence is evident in his exploration of religious themes and the revival of the auto sacramental genre in his play Who Has Seen You and Who You See and Shadow of What You Were.
He also drew inspiration from mystical
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Born in Seville in 1875 in a family of cultured and liberal k madrid.Es moved to 1903 she published her first book and begins to be conocido.Prepara competitions get a place in French and Eleanor in 1909 Soria.Conocera traveler then Paris.Enferma his wife again and ayi dies Leonor Soria in 1911, k leaves a trace of pain in the author and moved to Baeza and will be a few years of intense intelectualidad.En 1927 he was elected to the Spanish academia relationship. In 1928 he met Pilar Valderrama
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A. The Theater in the Franco Era
The Theater of Exile
Many playwrights developed dramatic activity outside Spain. The most outstanding work (with the theme of war) is Night of War in the Prado Museum by Rafael Alberti. Other important authors of the theater-in-exile are Max Aub and Alejandro Casona.Bourgeois Drama
This theater was influenced by Jacinto Benavente’s high comedy. It features perfect construction with touches of tenderness, humor, and kindness. Its function is to entertain and educate.
Miguel de Cervantes: Biography, Works, and Legacy
Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616)
Biography
Born in Alcalá de Henares, Cervantes relentlessly pursued fame in the court of Philip II. He fought in the Battle of Lepanto, but returned to Spain with more hardship than glory. He struggled as a tax collector and navy supplier before achieving literary fame with the publication of Part 1 of Don Quixote in 1605. His life experiences are reflected in his works, with some characters embodying his ideals of freedom.
Works
Cervantes’s work spans various literary
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The Generation of ’98
The catastrophe of 1898 spurred a spirit of regeneration in Spain, impacting its literature. A group of young writers, known as the Generation of ’98, emerged seeking to reform Spanish culture and literature. This group, concurrent with the Modernismo movement (though some authors participated in both), significantly influenced Spanish literature, especially in the early 20th century. Key figures include Antonio Machado, Ramón María del Valle-Inclán, Miguel de Unamuno, Pío
Read MoreLiterary Movements & Key Works: Antiquity to Naturalism
Greek Literature (8th-4th Century BC)
Vision
Anthropomorphic policies
Authors
- Homer
- Hesiod
- Aeschylus
- Sophocles
Key Works
- Iliad
- Odyssey
- Oresteia
- Antigone
- Medea
- Oedipus Rex
- The Trojans
- The Frogs
- The Clouds
Characteristics
Archaic and Classical (Attic) periods. Lyric poetry originates. Highlights: comedy, tragedy, and drama.
Roman Literature (4th Century BC Onward)
Vision
Policies
Authors
- Livius Andronicus
- Plautus
- Lucretius
- Catullus
Key Works
- Odyssey (Latin adaptation)
- Aeneid
- Metamorphoses
Characteristics
Relation to Classical Greek
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