Modernismo 3ª Geração (Prosa) [Prof. Noslen]

Summary

In this lesson, the focus is on the third generation of Modernism in Brazil, specifically its prose. This period, lasting from 1945 to 1980, is marked by a more conservative and reflective approach compared to the earlier, more radical Modernist movements. Key characteristics include a return to academicism, realist fantasy, and a renewed interest in form, structure, and traditional metrics. The prose of this era is divided into urban, regionalist, and intimist styles, with authors like Lygia Fagundes Telles, Clarice Lispector, and Guimarães Rosa exemplifying these themes. The lesson delves into these themes and the contrasting influences that shaped this phase of Brazilian literature.

Takeaways

• 😀 The third generation of Brazilian Modernism lasted from 1945 to 1980, a period marked by relative calm after World War II and the end of Getúlio Vargas' Estado Novo dictatorship.
• 😀 This period saw a more conservative and less radical approach to literature compared to the previous Modernist generations, especially the 1922 movement.
• 😀 The context of the post-World War II era and the early stages of the Cold War contributed to a more introspective and conservative style in the literature of this generation.
• 😀 Key characteristics of this generation include academicism, nostalgia for the past (saudade), and a return to traditional literary forms like meter and rhyme.
• 😀 There was a clear opposition to the formal freedom seen in earlier Modernist movements, with a return to more structured and classical forms of writing.
• 😀 The third generation of Modernism in Brazil also saw the rise of fantastic realism, blending realistic elements with supernatural themes.
• 😀 Regionalism became a prominent feature, with authors focusing on the Brazilian countryside and using regional dialects to represent local life and culture.
• 😀 The themes of social issues, human experience, and psychological introspection continued to be central in Brazilian literature during this period.
• 😀 The period was marked by three main types of prose: urban prose (focusing on city life), regionalist prose (focusing on rural life), and intimistic prose (focusing on psychological depth and subjective experiences).
• 😀 Prominent authors of this period include Lygia Fagundes Telles (urban and intimistic prose), Guimarães Rosa (regionalist prose), and Clarice Lispector (intimistic prose), with major works such as 'Grande Sertão: Veredas' and 'A Hora da Estrela'.

Q & A

What is the time period of the third generation of Modernism in Brazil?

The third generation of Modernism, also known as the Generation of 45, spans from 1945 to approximately 1980, although some critics extend it to the 1960s or even later.

How does the third generation of Modernism differ from the first generation (Generation of 22)?

The third generation of Modernism is more conservative compared to the Generation of 22, which was more radical and experimental. Writers of the Generation of 45 returned to more formal, academic styles and were less focused on breaking traditional boundaries.

What historical context influenced the characteristics of the third generation of Modernism?

The Generation of 45 emerged in a period of reduced political turmoil in Brazil, following the end of the Vargas dictatorship and World War II. The global context of the Cold War also shaped the more conservative and introspective nature of this literary movement.

What are the key characteristics of literature from the Generation of 45?

Key characteristics include a return to academicism, a more formal approach to writing, a focus on realism and regionalism, the exploration of social issues, the reintroduction of meter and rhyme, and a growing emphasis on introspective, psychological themes.

What are the three main types of prose in the third generation of Modernism?

The three main types of prose are: 1) Urban Prose, which focuses on city life and contrasts it with rural life, 2) Regionalist Prose, which emphasizes rural and agrarian themes, and 3) Intimist Prose, which delves into the psychological and subjective experiences of individuals.

Which authors are associated with the urban prose of the third generation of Modernism?

Lygia Fagundes Telles is the prominent author associated with urban prose in the third generation of Modernism.

What is the main focus of regionalist prose in this literary period?

Regionalist prose focuses on rural life and the relationship between people and the land. It often uses colloquial language and regional expressions, reflecting the unique identities and struggles of different regions of Brazil.

Which author is considered a key figure in regionalist prose, and what is one of their famous works?

Guimarães Rosa is a key figure in regionalist prose, with his famous work *Grande Sertão: Veredas* (The Devil to Pay in the Backlands), which blends regionalism with experimental narrative techniques.

What are the primary themes of intimist prose in the third generation of Modernism?

Intimist prose primarily explores psychological and existential themes, focusing on the inner lives, emotions, and personal struggles of individuals. It often involves introspection and subjective experiences.

Which two authors are most associated with intimist prose in this period?

Clarice Lispector and Lygia Fagundes Telles are the primary authors associated with intimist prose in the third generation of Modernism, with Clarice Lispector being particularly known for her exploration of existential and introspective themes.