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Trends in 20th-Century Latin American Narrative

1. The Realistic Stage (Until 1940)

This period focused on the realistic novel, where authors depicted the American landscape, particularly rural areas inhabited by the gaucho, the Indian, and the mestizo—marginalized and exploited populations. Representative works include:

• Don Segundo Sombra (1926) by Ricardo Güiraldes (Argentina)
• Doña Bárbara (1929) by Rómulo Gallegos (Venezuela)

2. Literary Renewal and Magical Realism (Post-1940)

Starting in 1940, a desire to renew literature emerged as a reaction against traditional realism. Key innovations included:

• Magical Realism: Elements of reality, fantasy, and myth merge with uncanny verisimilitude.
• Urban Expansion: Urban issues began to alternate with

Ramón María de Valle-Inclán: Literary Analysis

Ramón María de Valle-Inclán's literary output is usually divided into two stages:

1. The modernist sense, aristocratic conception paradigm of English Parnassian of "Art for Art's sake."
2. The *noventayochistas* and grotesque (for his critical spirit and patriotic themes).

Modernist Works: Sonatas

The trilogy of novels of the Carlist War is formed by The Crusaders in the Cause, The Glow of the Fire, and Bigwigs of the Past (+ modernist features grotesque).

*Noventayochistas* Works

Tirano Banderas, a historical novel about the fall of a Hispanic dictator. The Iberian Ring, an incomplete trilogy, a historical theme.

Sonatas

A major constituent of his novels is *Sonatas*, containing the alleged memories of...

The Renaixença in Mallorca: Context and Impact

The lack of a dynamic bourgeoisie in Mallorca (it was primarily rural) meant that writers were more conservative. Consequently, the rebirth was a purely literary and cultural phenomenon without significant social impact.

Key Personalities

Among the personalities of this period, Maria Aguilar should be stressed. She was a poet whose themes focused on popular recreation, and she also worked as a lexicographer and folklorist. Josep Lluís Pons was the first to discuss the Majorcan School. His poetry focuses on the landscape, characterized by formal elegance and controlled passion.

Two Models of Language

There were two prevailing models of language:

1. The Collective Conversational Model: Referred to as "Catalan

Twentieth-Century Hispanic American Poetry

The first major literary movement in Latin America was a native mode of Modernism. The influence of Modernism in Hispanic America was enormous, forming the basis for the continent's literary development. However, by 1920, modernist innovations were insufficient, and new poets sought fresh approaches. Generally, Latin American poetry of the twentieth century navigated between two ideological poles, similar to European aesthetics.

Ideological Currents in Latin American Poetry

• The tension between the cosmopolitan trend, linked with universal issues and themes, and the need to reflect American reality.
• The contrast between a concept of poetry as pure art, in line with European avant-garde principles, and the

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Latin American Poetry: Postmodernist and Modern Poets

Latin America. Poetry. Postmodernist poetry.

Delmira Agustini

Agustini. Focusing on nature and love. Colors appear. The white paper and calyces are empty.

Juana de Ibarbourou

Juana de Ibarbourou. She had much success with her poetry. Presence of absolute nature.

Alfonsina Storni

Alfonsina Storni. Covers topics on the independence and freedom of women. Themes that appear include love and the struggle with nature.

Gabriela Mistral

Gabriela Mistral. In her poetry, she was strongly influenced by her personal life. Religious elements appear. Topics: nature, failed motherhood, infancy, love, death, and women.

Poetry Influenced by the European Avant-Garde

Poetry influenced by European avant-garde.

César Vallejo

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Catalan Literature: From Modernism to Noucentisme

Key Literary Works and Authors

"The Slope" by Clementine Ardiu reflects on the equilibria between the good and the bad in life. (19th Century).

"I would not be more than a bird alone," by Carles Riba, explores themes of nature, *tempus fugit*, and love. (Noucentisme).

"Súnion!" by Carles Riba, expresses ideals of democracy and freedom, and a perfect mental identification with the temple while in exile. (Noucentisme). "Mutilated Temple."

"Ode to Catalonia from the Tropics," by Agustí Bartra, conveys a longing for his country, which has become a strange land to him. "The furious tropic of the Silver Cross thrusts my face."

"Sun and Mourning," by J.V. Foix, deals with the clarification of his imaginary...

Federico García Lorca: The House of Bernarda Alba

1. Historical and Social Context

The play was published in June 1936, just before the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in July 1936, which led to the death of Lorca in August of that same year. Following the crisis under Primo de Rivera and the subsequent abdication of the King, the Second Republic was established on April 14, 1931, supported by the middle class and the proletariat.

The initial two years were characterized by reform and a peaceful atmosphere, but tensions soon rose among the lower classes due to a lack of privileges. The masses overwhelmed the government, leading to the formation of the Popular Front. Simultaneously, the military grew dissatisfied, and right-wing movements emerged,...

The Majorcan School of Poetry (1840–1950)

The Majorcan School covers a period from 1840 to 1950, featuring prominent teachers such as Joan Alcover and especially Miquel Costa i Llobera. It is now understood that the Majorcan School represents a very specific poetic power, including the contributions of two generations of writers. These poets, grouped in the so-called Majorcan School, presented common thematic and stylistic features. Although contemporary with modernist aesthetics, their work is characterized by formal and stylistic perfection, which led them to become models for Noucentiste poets to imitate.

Core Features of the Majorcan School

• Will of formal perfection: A dedication to technical mastery.
• Nationalism: A traditionalist return

Narrative in the Second Half of the 20th Century

Introduction to Spanish Narrative Periods

Before the outbreak of the Civil War, the narrative developing in Spain fell into three large blocks of novels:

1. Traditional Realist Novels
2. Novels of Noventaychismo (Generation of '98)
3. Novecentismo Literature

Following the end of the Civil War, and focusing on authors who remained in Spain (outside of exile), Spanish narrative is typically divided into four distinct stages.

Stages of Post-Civil War Spanish Narrative

A) The Novel of the 1940s

The Civil War marked a discontinuity in the history of Spanish literature due to political reasons. Authors faced very strong political censorship during the first 15 years of the dictatorship, which prevented them from continuing...