History of Spanish Literature, vol. 3 (of 3) by George Ticknor
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"History of Spanish Literature, vol. 3 (of 3)" by George Ticknor is a scholarly and historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume continues to explore the evolution of Spanish literature, examining various poetic forms and notable authors from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The book delves into genres such as satirical, elegiac, and pastoral poetry, revealing the cultural and societal influences that shaped these literary movements. The opening of the
book establishes the context of its examination of Spanish literature, focusing first on satirical poetry and its practitioners. Ticknor discusses the shifts in tone and style from the earlier, more flamboyant satires to a more refined and philosophical approach adopted by poets like the Argensolas and Quevedo. He also touches on the decline of satirical poetry's popularity and its evolution into forms like didactic and elegiac poetry, illustrating how changing social and political climates affected literary expression. Through detailed analysis, the author aims to offer insights into the complexities and developments within Spanish literature during this vibrant period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ticknor, George, 1791-1871 |
|---|---|
| Title | History of Spanish Literature, vol. 3 (of 3) |
| Credits |
Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish literature -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56490 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56490-6 |
| Release Date | Feb 3, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 775 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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