Romanticism in Latin American Literature

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What primary feeling did Romanticism in literature emphasize over Enlightenment rationalism?

  • Emotion (correct)
  • Scientific analysis
  • Collective duty
  • Traditionalism

Which characteristic of Romanticism in Latin America reflects a social critique and personal struggles?

  • Individualism (correct)
  • Emphasis on logic
  • Rational discourse
  • Idealization of landscapes

How did the political context of Latin America influence Romanticism?

  • By inspiring national identities and highlighting power conflicts (correct)
  • By diminishing national pride in favor of European ideals
  • By promoting monarchies and loyalty to the ruling class
  • By prioritizing traditional norms over independence movements

Which aspect of nature did Romantic writers in Latin America find to be a significant source of inspiration?

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Which form of political thought did Romanticism align with in Latin America?

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What characteristic defines the Romanticismo Social period?

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Which genre is primarily focused on the expression of romantic sensibility?

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What themes are commonly found in Romanticismo Sentimental?

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What literary form includes narratives about typical characters or historical figures?

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In what way did the essay function during the Romantic period?

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Flashcards

Romanticismo Social

A period of Hispanic American Romanticism (1830-1860) emphasizing social progress, national identity, and individual expression in love.

Romanticismo Sentimental

A period of Hispanic American Romanticism (1860-1890) focusing on impossible/idealized love, historical narratives, and emotional expression.

Romantic Narrative Genre

A Romantic literary genre predominantly featuring sentimental love stories, often linked to historical or cultural narratives.

Descriptive Poetry

A type of Romantic poetry focusing on the description of landscapes.

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Sentiment Poetry

Romantic poetry emphasizing feelings, ideal/impossible love, fantasy, and the struggles of characters.

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Romanticism origins

A late 18th-century European intellectual and artistic movement emphasizing emotion, imagination, and individualism.

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Romantic Period in Latin America's context

Latin American Romanticism was shaped by independence movements, struggles for national identity, and clashes with social norms.

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Romanticism's focus in Latin America

Latin American Romanticism prioritized individualism, irrational thoughts, idealized love, and the beauty of nature.

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Romanticism's political stance

In line with liberal ideas, opposing monarchies and elites; aligning with independence movements.

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Key time period of Latin American Independence

Roughly 1788 to 1898, marked by several conflicts and declarations of independence, followed by subsequent wars.

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