novecentistas

Spanish literature

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The term "Novecentistas" refers to a generation of Spanish writers, also known as the Generation of 1914, who emerged between the Generation of 1898 and the Generation of 1927. These writers were more classical and less revolutionary than their predecessors, seeking to renew intellectual and aesthetic standards while reaffirming classical values.1

Key figures like José Ortega y Gasset influenced the novel with his theories on art. Writers such as Ramón Pérez de Ayala and Gabriel Miró focused on polished prose and philosophical discussions within their novels. Benjamín Jarnés and others experimented with vanguardist techniques, emphasizing psychological depth and internal monologue. Ramón Gómez de la Serna was a prolific author associated with vanguardism.1

Notable women writers of this period include Carmen de Burgos Seguí, who addressed feminist themes, and Concha Espina, known for her popular novels. While not strictly Novecentistas, these writers contributed to the literary landscape of the time.1

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Novecentismo
The term novecentistas applies to a generation of writers that fall between the Generation of 1898 and the vanguardist Generation of 1927. The novecentistas—sometimes also called the Generation of 1914—were more classical and less revolutionary than their predecessors. They sought to renew intellectual and…
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The term novecentistas applies to a generation of writers that fall between the Generation of 1898 and the vanguardist Generation of 1927. The novecentistas—sometimes also called the Generation of 1914—were more classical and less revolutionary than their predecessors. They sought to renew intellectual and…
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