Roman Literature: Genres, Authors, and Works
Roman Literature
Elegy (Ovid)
Origins
Elegy originated in Greece as any composition in elegiac distich. In Rome, during the Augustan period, it evolved into the great Roman elegy, characterized by love themes often tinged with sadness and pain.
Cornelius Gallus
Gallus wrote four books of elegies, now mostly lost, devoted to his mistress Lycoris. A friend of Augustus, he committed suicide after falling out of favor.
Tibullus
Part of Messalla’s literary circle, Tibullus wrote four books of poems exploring
20th-Century Spanish Poetry: Machado, Jiménez, and the Generation of ’27’
The Poetry of Machado and Juan Ramón Jiménez
Antonio Machado and Juan Ramón Jiménez are leading figures in Spanish poetry of the first half of the 20th century.
Antonio Machado
Machado, often associated with the Generation of ’98, can be studied in four poetic stages:
Early Influences
Influenced by Modernism, particularly Rubén Darío, Machado’s first book, Solitudes, later evolved into Soledades. Galerías. Otros poemas. This early work reveals a moderate Modernism, balancing beauty with intimate,
Baroque Literature: Culteranismo and Conceptismo
Baroque Definition
The Baroque was an artistic and literary movement that began in Italy during the late sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. It is characterized by its ornate style, complex form, and elaborate substance.
Baroque literature often presented a negative view of the world and humanity, leading to the disillusionment that pervades the work of many writers. This is reflected in moralistic, satirical, and ascetic themes.
In terms of style, Baroque writing is known for its intricate and convoluted
Read MoreMiguel Hernández: Poetry of Social and Political Commitment
- Miguel Hernández, a 20th-century poet, began writing at 15. His early poems, inspired by his garden and literary influences (from Virgil to Lorca and Neruda), reflected a deep connection to nature. However, the political context of the Spanish Republic and Civil War significantly shaped his later work, intertwining themes of love, life, and struggle.
Early Life and Influences
Moving to Madrid at a young age, Hernández encountered a contrasting worldview in social gatherings and publications, which
Read MoreCode of Ethics for Engineers: Relationships with Society and Public
Relationship with Society
Article 4
Engineers understand that their work impacts lives, health, property, and the general well-being of society. They recognize their role in technological development and its potential influence on social decisions. Therefore, they strive to make positive and constructive contributions.
Article 5
Engineers ensure that human, economic, and natural resources are used rationally and adequately, avoiding abuse and waste. They respect existing legal frameworks for environmental
Read MoreSpanish Literature: Golden Age Prose and Theater
Francisco de Quevedo
Prose Works
- Works Festive: A set of short works of comic character, giving a distorted view of reality. (e.g., Letters from Knight Terrace, Letter from a fleshy to another)
- Moral-Satirical Works: Quevedo criticizes all sectors of society. (e.g., Dreams, which exposes abuse, addictions, and delusions)
- Narrative Works: (e.g., The Buscón)
- Doctrinal Prose: Christian doctrine (e.g., Constancy and Patience of Job)
- Literary Criticism: Criticizes the culto style, imitating and mocking it.