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Avant-Garde Movements in Art and Literature

Key Features of the Avant-Garde

Avant-garde refers to the movements in art developed in the early 20th century with a desire to resist the concept of art based on imitating reality. These movements retained a taste for the exceptional and unusual, and their ideological programs were broadcast in magazines. The characteristics that were common in art and literature are:

• Anti-Realism and Autonomy of Art: Rejection of reality, removing any element from the work linking art to the real. In poetry, the ideal of pure poetry creates a purely poetic world.
• Irrationalism: The cult of the image establishes relationships between people and objects that are not logically given. The texts are permeated with irrationalism.

PERSONAL FORMS: Times as Indicative Simple Compounds

Present Perfect

I am loved, you are loved, he is loved, we are loved, you are loved, they are loved. I've been loved, you've been loved, he has been loved.

Past Perfect

We were loved, you were loved, they had been loved.

Past Imperfect

I was loved, you were loved, he was loved, we were loved, you were loved, they were loved.

Pluperfect

I had been loved, you had been loved, he had been loved, we had been loved, you had been loved, they had been loved.

Pretérito Perfecto Simple

I loved, you loved, he loved, we loved, you loved, they loved.

Pretérito Anterior

I had been loved, you had been loved, he had been loved, we had been loved, you had been loved, they had been loved.

Future Perfect

I will be loved,... Continue reading "Mastering English Verb Tenses: A Comprehensive Study" »

Chapter 1: Developments in the Channel in the 16th Century

The third-person narrator tells the story, seemingly drawing information from various sources or authors.

Chapters XI-XIV: Encounters with Goatherds

What era are we referring to? What were its characteristics? How was life lived? It refers to a primitive era where freedom, honesty, and beauty took precedence. The current difference is that these values are lost, and the errant knight must restore them.

Theory: Style

Part 1 was published in 1605, and Part 2 in 1615.

The False Quixote

In 1614, a false Quixote, signed by Avellaneda, capitalized on the success of the first part and insulted Cervantes in the prologue.

Genesis and Intention

"History of a crazy-wise man who, invoking his madness, tells... Continue reading "Don Quixote: Reason, Idealism, and Spanish Society" »

Unamuno

Unamuno's early work criticized the Spanish situation, looking to Europe as a model. Later, he explored the sense of existence, religious faith, and survival after death.

Works

• Test: Explored casticismo (intrahistory).
• Spanish travels and visions: Subjective views of the Spanish landscape.
• The life of Don Quixote and Sancho: Explored the tragic sense of life.
• The agony of Christianity: Examined the philosopher's condition, distresses, obsessions, search for God, immortality, and the struggle between reason and faith.

Novel

Unamuno called his new type of novel "Nivola," characterized by minimal action, dialogues, and interior monologues. Examples include:

• San Manuel Bueno, Martyr (loss of faith of a priest)
• Fog (Augusto Perez)

Ramón Maria del

Eduardo Pondal: Life and Literary Contributions

Eduardo Pondal (Ponteceso, 1835 - Madrid, 1917) began his studies with a bachelor's degree in 1848, followed by medicine and literature. He was proficient in Latin. He participated in the Lyceum Youth feast in Conxo and was associated with the Cova Celtic.

Pondal's Work

His work can be divided into two periods:

• First Period (1854-1868): Marked by a romantic trend, including the campaign of Anllóns in 1858 and contributions to the Obras Completas Anotadas de Eduardo Pondal (OAE) in 1992.
• Second Period (1877-1886): The era of regionalism, featuring works like Rumores de los Pinos (1877) and Queixumes dos Pinos (1886).

Os Eoas: An Epic Poem

Os Eoas, an epic poem, reflects Pondal's evolving thought. It... Continue reading "Galician Literature: 19th Century Authors and Works" »

1. Lyric Poetry

1.1. Popular Castilian Lyrics

As discussed previously, popular lyrics existed before the 15th century, which marks the beginning of written records. These lyrics were preserved through various songbooks of the period. These compositions are simple yet beautiful and lyrically dense. Their meter is irregular, with a tendency towards 6 to 8 syllables per line. The central theme is love.

One popular lyric form is the carol, which has the following structure:

• Opening lines forming a repeating chorus
• A stanza of 4 verses
• Two or more linking lines, one rhyming with the stanza and another with the chorus

Carols were often used in Christmas scenes. These traditional compositions were highly valued in the 17th century, with Lope de Vega incorporating... Continue reading "15th-Century Spanish Lyric Poetry: An In-Depth Look" »

Cantar de Mio Cid

Date of Composition and Authorship

Cantar de Mio Cid was written in the late twelfth or early thirteenth century. Although traditionally attributed to Per Abbad, it is now believed he was merely a copyist. The current consensus is that the poem was composed by two minstrels.

Structure

The poem is divided into three parts (or "cantares"):

• Cantar del Destierro (Song of Exile)
• Cantar de las Bodas (Song of the Weddings)
• Cantar de la Afrenta de Corpes (Song of the Corpes Affront)

Metrics and Style

• Epic Epithets: Adjectives used to highlight the characteristics of the hero.
• Pleonasms: Used to give expression to the text.
• Appeals to the Audience: Used to keep the audience's attention.
• Use of Arabic expressions and particles like "Oh!"
• Frequent

Popular Narratives

Popular narratives are stories, often fictional, transmitted orally from generation to generation. They are brief and ingenious tales that often aim to entertain and convey a lesson.

Structure of Popular Narratives

• Narrative framework
• Initial event
• Actions
• Final location

Types of Popular Narratives

• Marvelous Stories: These stories feature fantastic and magical elements. Some of their characters are fairies, ogres, and witches.
• Anecdotes and Legends: These narratives are of an everyday nature.
• Myths: Myths present stories that mix the real and the imaginary. For example, a myth may involve a god and be protagonized by heroes.

Grammatical Elements

Determiners

Determiners are words that accompany nouns, specifying their gender and number.... Continue reading "Popular Narratives and Theater: Origins and Characteristics" »

Modernism in Spanish Poetry

The Influence of the Generation of '98

Modernist poets embraced the spirit of the Generation of '98, both thematically and stylistically. They explored national issues, the existential reality of Castile, and adopted a more reflective, analytical writing style.

Juan Ramón Jiménez

A key figure in Modernism and a significant innovator, Jiménez's poetic journey began with vibrant Modernism tinged with introspection. His early works, like Solitudes (1908), explored beauty and nature. He later transitioned to "pure poetry," stripping away sensory details and anecdote to create timeless, symbolic verse. Diary of a Newly Married Poet is a notable work from this period.

Antonio Machado

Machado, a progressive humanist, blended... Continue reading "Modernism and Generation of '27 in Spanish Poetry" »