AP Spanish Literature

With our resources, embark on this journey to learn about important works of literature of the spanish speaking world during La Época Medieval (the Middle Ages)! We cover key vocabulary, mnemonics, and literary devices. Review some of the context behind this time and how these works connect to the themes of AP Spanish Literature.

Unit 1 – La época medieval

1.2 “Romance de la pérdida de Alhama” – Anónimo

Unit 1 Overview: The Middle Ages

1.1 Conde Lucanor, Exemplo XXXV – Don Juan Manuel

Use our resources to learn about important works of literature of the Spanish-speaking world during el siglo XVI (the 16th century) in unit 2 of AP Spanish Literature! We cover key vocabulary and literary devices. Review how to connect themes across texts and relate texts to their historical and geopolitical contexts.

Unit 2 – El siglo XVI

Unit 2 Overview: El Siglo XVI

2.5 Soneto XXIII, “En tanto que de rosa y azucena” – Garcilaso de la Vega

2.3 "Segunda carta de relación" – Hernán Cortes

2.1 Lazarillo de Tormes – Anónimo

2.4 Visión de los vencidos: "Se ha perdido el pueblo mexica" – Miguel León-Portilla

2.2 Visión de los vencidos: “Los presagios, según los informantes de Sahagún” – Miguel León-Portilla

Use our resources to learn about important works of literature of the spanish speaking world during el Siglo XVII (the 17th century) in unit 3 of AP Spanish Literature! Explore works from Spain's Golden Age and learn how to identify perspective and bias in texts. We also cover how to compare themes. 

Unit 3 – El siglo XVII

3.4 Don Quixote – Miguel de Cervantes

Unit 3 Overview: El Siglo XVII

3.3 “Hombres necios que acusáis” – Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

3.1 Soneto CLXVI, “Mientras por competir con tu cabello” – Luis de Góngora

3.2 Salmo XVII, “Miré los muros de la patria mía" – Francisco de Quevedo

3.5 El burlador de Sevilla y convidado de piedra – Tirso de Molina

Dig deep into works of literature of the Spanish speaking world during La literatura romántica, realista y naturalista (the Romanticism movement) in unit 4 of AP Spanish Literature! Read works from the 19th century and learn to identify an author's message. We discuss Realism and Naturalism and how these movements affected literature. 

Unit 4 – La literatura romántica, realista y naturalista

4.3  “Las medias rojas” – Emilia Pardo Bazán

4.2 Rima LIII, "Volverán las oscuras golondrinas” – Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer

4.1  “En una tempestad” – José María Heredia

Unit 4 Overview: La literatura romántica, realista y naturalista

Dive into these important works of literature from a group of writers known as La Generación del 98 y el Modernismo in unit 5 of AP Spanish Literature! Learn all about how these texts relate to the themes and how these texts reflected politics and issues around the globe during the Mexican-American War. 

Unit 5 – La Generación del 98 y el Modernismo

5.1 San Manuel Bueno, mártir – Miguel de Unamuno

5.3 “Nuestra América” – José Martí

5.4 “A Roosevelt” – Rubén Darío

5.5 "El hijo” – Horacio Quiroga

Unit 5 Overview: La Generación del 98 y el Modernismo

5.2 “He andado muchos caminos” – Antonio Machado

Check out these helpful resources about important theatrical and poetic works of literature of the Spanish speaking world during El siglo XX (the 20th century). Our study guides cover key vocabulary, important themes, context, and literary devices you'll need for the AP Spanish Literature exam. Review and practice with us so you'll be prepared to ace the test!

Unit 6 – Teatro y poesía del siglo XX

6.7 "A Julia de Burgos” – Julia de Burgos

6.8 “Peso ancestral” – Alfonsina Storni

6.1  La casa de Bernarda Alba – Federico García Lorca

Unit 6 Overview: Teatro y poesía del siglo XX

6.5 “Balada de los dos abuelos” – Nicolás Guillén

6.3 "Prendimiento de Antoñito el Camborio en el camino de Sevilla” – Federico García Lorca

6.6 “Mujer negra” – Nancy Morejón

6.2 El hombre que se convirtió en perro – Osvaldo Dragún

6.4 "Walking around" – Pablo Neruda

Make sure you don't miss out on these resources about El Boom Latinoamericano. We go over the key vocabulary, important themes, context, and culture you need to be familar with for the AP Spanish Literatue exam. Review and discuss various literary works with these helpful study guides and useful resources, so you'll be prepared to rock the test!

Unit 7 – El Boom latinoamericano

7.8 “Dos palabras” – Isabel Allende

7.4 "Chac Mool” – Carlos Fuentes

7.7 “El ahogado más hermoso del mundo” – Gabriel García Márquez

7.2  “El Sur” – Jorge Luis Borges

7.3 “No oyes ladrar los perros” – Juan Rulfo

7.6 “La siesta del martes” – Gabriel García Márquez

7.1 "Borges y yo” – Jorge Luis Borges

Unit 7 Overview: El Boom Latinoamericano

7.5 "La noche boca arriba" – Julio Cortázar

Wrap up the course with Escritores Contemporáneos de Estados Unidos y España, when you'll read modern works from both Spain and the US! Review and analyze various literary works with these helpful study guides and useful resources, so you'll be prepared to conquer the exam!

Unit 8 – Escritores contemporáneos de Estados Unidos, y España

8.2  ...y no se lo tragó la tierra: “...y no se lo tragó la tierra” – Tomás Rivera

AP Spanish Literature Practice Questions (MCQ): 🛳 Unit 2 – El siglo XVI: 2.2 Visión de los vencidos: “Los presagios, según los informantes de Sahagún” – Miguel León-Portilla

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