Spanish Medieval Literature: An Overview
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18th Century Spanish Literature
Literary Trends
First Half of the Century
Writers continued to follow Baroque models in poetry, theater, and prose. The essay genre boomed as an expression of Enlightenment ideas.
Second Half of the Century
Neoclassicism emerged, emphasizing austerity and restricting creative fancy. It proposed pre-established models and guidelines, defining the concept of “good taste” and emphasizing adherence to rules that ensured symmetry and utility. This period saw the rise of philosophical
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Criollismo
Time Period
The Criollismo movement started in the last decade of the 19th century and continued until 1929.
Origin
It originated from a group of writers who aimed to create a truly national literature rooted in the Venezuelan experience.
Characteristics
- Characters are often products of the social transformations occurring in Venezuela.
- Themes are inspired by Venezuelan life and culture.
- Literary language blends with popular language.
Notable Novels
- El Ojo de Miguel (posthumous work)
- La Casa de
17th Century Spanish Baroque Literature: Styles and Authors
17th Century Spanish Baroque Literature
Themes and Lyrical Forms
In the seventeenth century, Spanish lyric poetry achieved high quality and diversity in themes, tones, and forms. Poets like Francisco de Quevedo (FdQ) and Luis de Góngora (LDG) showcased this variation. Alongside them, Lope de Vega (LdV) contributed with a more natural style.
Conceptismo and Culteranismo
Two major literary movements emerged during this period: Conceptismo and Culteranismo.
Conceptismo, championed by FdQ and Baltasar Gracián,
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The Latin American Boom in Narrative
The 1960s witnessed a literary phenomenon known as the “Boom” in Latin American narrative. Writers who were previously unknown gained international recognition, marking a significant shift for Latin American literature, which had been largely marginalized.
Key Dates and Influences
The years 1962 and 1963 were pivotal in the birth and development of the Boom. This surge in literary production was fueled by the industrialization of publishing in South America and
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Socio-Economic Context
The industrialization and progress in Europe caused major changes in the traditional way of life. Growing urban migration occurred as the countryside became the primary source of labor for the burgeoning cities. The bourgeoisie, holding economic power, created a new lifestyle based on money and advocated a conservative morality.
Language
The Catalan language began its systematization process thanks to Pompeu Fabra.
Cultural Field
Artists rejected the dehumanization of society brought
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