Siglo de Oro Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards for reviewing the Spanish Golden Age (Siglo de Oro).

Siglo de Oro

A period of cultural and literary flourishing in Spain during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Spanish Renaissance

A literary and cultural movement influenced by the Italian Renaissance, marked by renewed interest in Greco-Roman classical culture.

Humanism

An intellectual movement emphasizing human dignity and promoting the study of classical languages and liberal arts.

Novela Picaresca

A literary genre focusing on the adventures of a 'pícaro,' a character of humble origins who uses wit and cunning to rise socially.

Comedia Nueva

A theatrical form developed by Lope de Vega that blends comedy and tragedy, catering to popular tastes.

Conceptismo

A literary style characterized by sharpness, wordplay, and ingenious ideas, often associated with Francisco de Quevedo.

Culteranismo

A style marked by elaborate language, complex metaphors, and scholarly references, epitomized by Luis de Góngora.

Honor and Reputation

Central themes in Siglo de Oro literature; honor refers to personal moral value, reputation is linked to public opinion.

Lazarillo de Tormes

A 16th-century Spanish picaresque novel criticizing social and moral norms through the adventures of Lázaro.

Segunda carta de relación

A letter by Hernán Cortés to King Charles I detailing his observations of Mexico and the Aztec Empire.

Visión de los vencidos

A collection of indigenous accounts compiled by Bernardino de Sahagún providing insight into the Aztec perspective before conquest.

Soneto XXIII, “En tanto que de rosa y azucena”

A poem by Garcilaso de la Vega reflecting on the fleeting nature of youth and beauty.

Golden Age Theater

Characterized by its development through influential playwrights like Lope de Vega in Spain.

Lope de Vega

The most prolific playwright during the Siglo de Oro, establishing foundational elements of Spanish theater.

Renaissance Poetry

Peaked with Garcilaso de la Vega and introduced forms like sonnets into Spanish literature.

Picaresque Novel

Emerging genre recounting adventures of a 'pícaro' and reflecting societal issues.

Spanish Imperialism

The expansion of Spain's territories and wealth from the Americas during the 16th century.

Social Stratification

The structured social hierarchy in 16th- century Spain affecting people's roles and opportunities.

Expulsion of the Moriscos

The 1609 expulsion which led to significant cultural and economic shifts in Spanish society.

Garcilaso de la Vega

A significant Renaissance poet known for introducing Italian poetic forms to Spanish literature.

Culteranismo vs. Conceptismo

Contrasting literary styles; Culteranismo favors ornate language while Conceptismo emphasizes wit.

Hernán Cortés

The Spanish conquistador who wrote detailed letters describing the Aztec Empire and its fall.

Don Quijote de la Mancha

Cervantes' masterpiece that explores themes of reality vs. illusion in a chivalric context.

El perro del hortelano

A popular comedy play by Lope de Vega highlighting social and romantic conflicts.