El Estudiante de Salamanca and Other Selections by José de Espronceda

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Author Espronceda, José de, 1808-1842
Editor Northup, George Tyler, 1874-1964
Title El Estudiante de Salamanca and Other Selections
Note Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary "El Estudiante de Salamanca and Other Selections" by José de Espronceda is a collection of poetry and literary works written in the early 19th century. This anthology includes Espronceda's notable works, exploring themes integral to Romantic literature, such as rebellion, love, and the supernatural. Among the selections, "El Estudiante de Salamanca" stands out as a representation of the romantic archetype, particularly through its protagonist, Don Félix de Montemar, who embodies the passionate yet reckless spirit of the Romantic era. At the start of the narrative, Espronceda sets the stage with a mixture of supernatural elements and themes of seduction, establishing a gothic atmosphere reminiscent of both classic folklore and literary tradition. The opening introduces Don Félix, a young man whose libertinism and heartlessness lead him to pursue a love affair with Doña Elvira, even amidst warnings of impending doom. This foreshadowing intertwines with the legend of the man witnessing his own funeral, hinting at the consequences of his reckless desires. The contrasting elements of allure and tragedy weave through the fabric of the poem, suggesting deeper reflections on morality and fate as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
Language Spanish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 15781
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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