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Which of the following figures is NOT associated with the 'Generation of 14' or Novecentismo?
Which of the following figures is NOT associated with the 'Generation of 14' or Novecentismo?
- Pérez de Ayala
- Ortega y Gasset
- Unamuno (correct)
- Azaña
What was the main reason for the Novecentistas' rejection of Romanticism?
What was the main reason for the Novecentistas' rejection of Romanticism?
- They believed it was out of touch with modern society.
- They saw it as a threat to Spanish national identity.
- They felt it was too focused on the countryside and not enough on cities.
- They argued it lacked intellectual rigor and aesthetic purity. (correct)
What role did the magazine España play for the Novecentistas?
What role did the magazine España play for the Novecentistas?
- It provided a venue for disseminating their intellectual ideas. (correct)
- It was a forum for publishing articles by prominent writers.
- It helped to unify the different members of the movement.
- It served as a platform to showcase their literary works.
What aspect of their literary style did Novecentistas prioritize?
What aspect of their literary style did Novecentistas prioritize?
How did the Novecentistas' perspective on urban and rural life differ from the Generation of '98?
How did the Novecentistas' perspective on urban and rural life differ from the Generation of '98?
Flashcards
Novecentistas
Novecentistas
A group of writers active around 1910, known for their rational and analytical approach to art and literature.
Aesthetic Preference
Aesthetic Preference
Novecentistas preferred rational, rigorous, and analytical art, advocating for 'dehumanized' and pure art.
Rejection of Romanticism
Rejection of Romanticism
Novecentistas opposed sentimentalism, emphasizing formal perfection in art without human emotions.
Importance of the Essay
Importance of the Essay
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Cosmopolitanism
Cosmopolitanism
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Study Notes
The Generation of '14: Novecentismo
- A new group of writers emerged around 1910, called the Novecentistas
- These writers were active between the '98 and '27 generations
- The year 1914 marks significance for this movement, coinciding with World War I
- Key figures include: Azaña, Américo Castro, Pérez de Ayala, Gabriel Miró, Eugenio D'Ors, and parts of Juan Ramón Jiménez's poetic work
- The journal "España" was instrumental in disseminating the ideas of this group, founded by Ortega y Gasset
Characteristics
- Preferred rational, rigorous, and analytical art.
- Favored "pure" art, devoid of emotionalism and sentimentality; self-sufficient
- Viewed themselves as the first generation of the 20th century, while recognizing the influence of Modernism (of the '98 generation) and the prior 19th-century generation
- Rejected emotionalism and romanticism, advocating for art stripped of human emotion and sentimentality.
- Emphasized formal precision and refined language
- The essay was a vital genre, reflecting the movement's focus on critical thought.
- Art was viewed as elitist, meant for an educated, appreciative audience, not a mass market.
- Writers aimed for well-crafted, sophisticated works avoiding simplicity, and commonplace material
- Turned away from rural themes towards urban values
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