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# Analysis of the Literary Movement of the 15th Century This document analyzes the literary characteristics of the 15th-century Spanish literary movement, focusing on the works of Jorge Manrique. ## Key Features of 15th-Century Spanish Poetry: * **Love Poetry:** The dominant theme is courtly l...

# Analysis of the Literary Movement of the 15th Century This document analyzes the literary characteristics of the 15th-century Spanish literary movement, focusing on the works of Jorge Manrique. ## Key Features of 15th-Century Spanish Poetry: * **Love Poetry:** The dominant theme is courtly love. * **Octosyllabic Verse with Consonant Rhyme:** Poems are frequently structured in octosyllabic verses with matching consonant rhymes. * **Complex Metrics:** The poems often use intricate meters. * **Latinisms and Figures of Speech:** The use of Latinisms and rhetorical devices like hyperbaton is common. * **Themes of Time and Mortality:** There's a strong emphasis on the themes of time, death, and the human condition. * **Ubi Sunt:** The concept of "Ubi Sunt" (where are they?) expresses a sense of the transience of life. ## Jorge Manrique: * **Theme:** The poetry often centers on thematic concepts like the transience of life and devotion to loved ones expressed through their death. * **Notable Work:** "Coplas a la Muerte de su Padre" is a pivotal work which reflects Manriquean thought and style. * **Structure:** The composition is tripartite in structure. * **Composition:** The work is comprised of verses (8-line stanzas, usually) that often revolve around themes pertaining to societal values, life, and death. ## Poetic Devices: The text discusses common poetic devices like ellipsis, which is when a portion of the sentence is omitted, and connectors, which help to link ideas.