The Evolution of Spanish Narrative from the 1970s to Today
Narrative from the Seventies to Date
1. Introduction
Since the 1970s, the narrative has moved away from experimentalism and mere literary games. There has been a renewed interest in history, driven by argument and intrigue, but it does not resemble the typical realism of the nineteenth century or the nearest social realism.
Today’s novels are indebted to both the resources and technical procedures of the narrative renewal of the sixties, as well as to the diverse novelistic traditions of our century,
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Treaty 1:
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In an inn, his mother met a blind man who took Lázaro to be his servant. The boy was always trying to steal food from the blind man, who
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Franco Era: Stage 1
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Franco Era: Stage 2
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Franco Era:
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Etruscan Architecture
The Temple
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Catalan Literary Renaissance
From Romanticism to Modernism
Early Romanticism (1830-1840)
The Renaixença, a cultural and literary movement in Catalonia, rediscovered Catalan culture and society. This period coincided with early Romanticism. Poetry predominated, with figures like J. Rubió i Ors publishing collections that marked the movement’s beginnings.
Consolidation (1850-1860): Romantic Realism
The Floral Games provided cohesion, serving as a platform for writers and promoting language standardization.
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