El Siglo XVII
Mia Gonzalez
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers Spanish Golden Age literature (17th century), focusing on theater, poetry, novels, and essays. Key authors include Lope de Vega, Calderón de la Barca, Góngora, Quevedo, Cervantes, and Gracián. The guide analyzes specific works: Soneto CLXVI, Salmo XVII, “Hombres necios que acusáis”, Don Quixote, and “El burlador de Sevilla”, exploring themes of time, space, love, disdain, decay, and introspection. Culteranismo and conceptismo are highlighted as key literary styles.
#AP Spanish Literature: Unit 3 Study Guide 🚀
Welcome to Unit 3! This unit is packed with amazing works from the Spanish Golden Age, and it's true—it covers almost all the themes the College Board recommends. Let's dive in and make sure you're ready to ace this! 💪
#The 17th Century: The Golden Age ✨
The 17th century, known as the "Golden Age," was a boom time for Spanish literature. Think of it as the Renaissance, but with a Spanish twist! Key players include:
- Theater: Lope de Vega and Calderón de la Barca
- Poetry: Góngora and Quevedo
- Novel: Cervantes (with Don Quixote)
- Essays/Treatises: Gracián
This era's literature is characterized by its complexity, use of elaborate language, and exploration of deep philosophical and social themes. It's a goldmine for AP exam questions! 💰
#Required Literature Pieces 📚
This unit is a big one, so take it one piece at a time. Remember, connections are key! Click on each title to jump to its section.
- Soneto CLXVI, “Mientras por competir con tu cabello”
- Salmo XVII, “Miré los muros de la patria mía”
- “Hombres necios que acusáis”
- Don Quixote
- “El burlador de Sevilla y convidado de piedra”
# 3.1 Soneto CLXVI, “Mientras por competir con tu cabello” – Luis de Góngora 🖼️
Image: A classic Baroque painting, reflecting the poem's elaborate style.
#Quick Intro
This sonnet by Góngora is all about the speaker's intense admiration for a woman's beauty, especially her hair. It's a classic example of Baroque poetry with its rich metaphors and complex language. The main ideas? Beauty is fleeting, but love can endure. ⏳
#Temas to Look Out For
- El tiempo y el espacio: How time and space affect beauty and love.
- El carpe diem y el memento mori: Seize the day because death is coming. 💀
- El amor y el desprecio: Love and disdain, often intertwined.
- La trayectoria y la transformación: The journey and change of beauty over time.
Think of Góngora as the master of culteranismo. His poems are like ornate, detailed paintings with words. 🎨
# 3.2 Salmo XVII, “Miré los muros de la patria mía” – Francisco de Quevedo 🏛️
Image: A photo of old, crumbling Spanish walls, representing the poem's themes of decay.
#Quick Intro
Quevedo's poem is a deep, introspective look at the decay of Spain. The speaker is mourning the decline of his nation, reflecting on themes of nostalgia, patriotism, and the passage of time. It’s a bit melancholic, but very powerful. 😥
#Temas to Look Out For
- El tiempo y el espacio: The impact of time on his country.
- El carpe diem y el memento mori: The awareness of mortality.
- La trayectoria y la transformación: How Spain has changed over time.
- La introspección: The speaker's internal reflection.
Remember Quevedo as the master of conceptismo. His poems are sharp, witty, and full of deep meaning. Think of him as a literary detective. 🕵️
# 3.3 "Hombres necios que acusáis"
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