Rexurdimento

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The Rexurdimento, meaning "Resurgence" or "Revival," was a literary movement in Galicia, Spain, during the late 19th century. This period marked a significant revival of the Galician language as a literary medium after centuries of decline.12

Key figures of the Rexurdimento include:
* Rosalía de Castro: Considered the most important Galician writer, her works like Cantares gallegos (1863) celebrated Galician culture and language.12
* Eduardo Pondal y Abente: Known for his focus on nature and Celtic mythology.1
* Valentín Lamas Carvajal: Represented the voice of the peasant.1

While poetry flourished, prose achievements were less prominent during this era, with some notable novelists choosing to write in Castilian for a broader audience. The movement fostered a growing regional consciousness and laid the groundwork for continued literary production in Galician throughout the 20th century.12

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…noteworthy literary periods include the Rexurdimento (“Resurgence” or “Revival”) of the late 19th century, as well as the 1920s and ’30s. Rosalía de Castro (1837–85) was a leading figure of the Resurgence. Her Cantares gallegos (1863; “Galician Songs”) was the first major work to be written in the Galician language…
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…noteworthy literary periods include the Rexurdimento (“Resurgence” or “Revival”) of the late 19th century, as well as the 1920s and ’30s. Rosalía de Castro (1837–85) was a leading figure of the Resurgence. Her Cantares gallegos (1863; “Galician Songs”) was the first major work to be written in the Galician language…
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