Historia y Literatura Española

Study Notes

Spanish History and Literature

Spain's Popular Culture: The Tomatina festival takes place in Valencia, and Spain's largest city is Madrid, with Barcelona as the second largest.
Important Spanish Newspapers: El País, ABC, and El Mundo are significant Spanish newspapers.
Cultural Figures: Salvador Dalí is a famous Spanish painter.
National Day: Spain's national day is October 12th (Independence Day).
Basilica of the Sagrada Familia: Construction began in 1882 and may be completed in 2026.
Important Cultural Sites: The Prado Museum is located in Madrid.
Day of the Dead: Celebrated on November 1st and 2nd.
Flamenco Dance: A traditional Spanish art form, originating in Andalusia.
Key Literary Figures: Miguel de Cervantes is a renowned Spanish author.
Novels: Don Quijote, Galatea, and La Gitanilla are significant works by Miguel de Cervantes. His death occurred on April 22, 1616, in Madrid.
Important Spanish Author: Benito Pérez Galdós his literary work was influential
Renowned Mexican Author: Mexican author Juan Rulfo published works such as Pedro Páramo and El Llano en Llamas that are key parts of Latin American Literature.
Cuban Poet: José Julián Martí Pérez's famous works include Versos Libres, Ismaelillo, and Versos Sencillos.
Modernist Poet: Pablo Neruda, a prominent figure in Latin American literature
Spanish Playwright: Federico García Lorca, a significant 20th-century Spanish playwright and poet. His works include Romancero Gitano, Bodas de Sangre, and Yerma. He died in 1936.