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culteranismo. conceptismo. mester de clerecía. (Show more) Spanish literature, the body of literary works produced in Spain. Such works fall into three major language divisions: Castilian, Catalan, and Galician. This article provides a brief historical account of each of these three literatures and examines the emergence of major genres.
- Galician Literature
Spanish literature - Galician Poetry, Prose, & Drama:...
- Catalan Literature
Spanish literature - Catalan, Poetry, Prose: The Catalan...
- Social Realism
In Canadian literature: World War II and the postwar period,...
- Social Novel
The type emerged in Great Britain and the United States in...
- Galician Literature
- Father Hildalgo's Cry
- Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
- Spanish Excesses
- The Querétaro Conspiracy
- El Grito de Dolores
- Aftermath
- A Celebration
On the morning of September 16, 1810, the parish priest of the town of Dolores, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, declared himself in open revolt against Spanish rule from the pulpit of his church, launching the Mexican War of Independence. Father Hidalgo exhorted his following to take up arms and join him in his fight against the injustices of the Spanis...
In 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgowas a 57-year-old Creole who was beloved by his parishioners for his tireless efforts on their behalf. He was considered one of the leading religious minds of Mexico, having served as rector of the San Nicolas Obispo Academy. He had been banished to Dolores for his questionable record in the church, namely fathering ch...
Hidalgo's Cry of Dolores ignited the tinderbox of long-standing resentment of the Spanish in Mexico. Taxes had been raised to pay for fiascoes like the disastrous (for Spain) 1805 Battle of Trafalgar. Worse still, in 1808 Napoleon was able to Spain, depose the king and place his brother Joseph Bonaparteon the throne. The combination of this ineptit...
By 1810, Creole leaders had already failed twice to secure Mexican independence, but discontent was high. The town of Querétaro soon developed its own group of men and women in favor of independence. The leader at Queretaro was Ignacio Allende, a Creole officer with the local military regiment. The members of this group felt they needed a member wi...
On September 15, 1810, the conspirators received the bad news: their conspiracy had been discovered. Allende was in Dolores at the time and wanted to go into hiding: Hidalgo convinced him that the right option was to take the rebellion forward. On the morning of the 16th, Hidalgo rang the church bells, summoning the workers from the nearby fields. ...
Hidalgo battled royalist forces right to the gates of Mexico City itself. Although his “army” was never much more than a poorly-armed and uncontrolled mob, they fought at the siege of Guanajuato, Monte de las Cruces and a few other engagements before being defeated by General Félix Calleja at the Battle of Calderon Bridgein January of 1811. Hidalgo...
Today, Mexicans celebrate their Independence Day with fireworks, food, flags, and decorations. In the public squares of most cities, towns, and villages, local politicians re-enact the Grito de Dolores, standing in for Hidalgo. In Mexico City, the President traditionally re-enacts the Grito before ringing a bell: the very bell from the town of Dolo...
Spanish Literature This first comprehensive history of Spanish literature to be published in English since the 1970s brings together experts from the USA, the United Kingdom, and Spain. Together, the essays cover the full range of Spanish poetry, prose, and theatre from the early Middle Ages to the present day.
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Mar 18, 2024 · This duality is most evident in his magnum opus, “Don Quixote.”. Published in two parts, in 1605 and 1615, this novel is often hailed as the first modern novel. It tells the tale of a delusional Spanish nobleman, Don Quixote, and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, as they embark on a series of misadventures across Spain.
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Creación literaria (Literary Creation) Criollismo. Cromatismo. Crónica Narrativa. Cuarteto. Desdoblamiento. Our AP Spanish Literature glossary provides definitions, analogies, related terms, and additional study resources for every vocab word you need to know for your exam.
Golden Age, the period of Spanish literature extending from the early 16th century to the late 17th century, generally considered the high point in Spain’s literary history. The Golden Age began with the partial political unification of Spain about 1500. Its literature is characterized by patriotic and religious fervour, heightened realism ...
Together, the essays cover the full range of Spanish poetry, prose, and theatre from the early Middle Ages to the present day. The classics of the canon of eleven centuries of Spanish literature are covered, from Berceo, Cervantes and Calderón to García Lorca and Martín Gaite, but attention is also paid to lesser known writers and works.
