Literature
A route through works, authors and readings showing how literature has narrated the Canaries, their absences, myths and forms of memory.
Literature, memory and identity
Writers, island myths and cultural memory in the construction of Canarian identity.
Articles to follow
The Subtle Presence of Canarians in Galdós' Episodios Nacionales
Benito Pérez Galdós rarely highlights his fellow Canarians in the Episodios Nacionales, a literary choice that reflects both his personal ties to the islands and his vision of Spanish history.
The Canary Bird in Galdós' Literature: Symbol and Absence
The canary bird, a symbol of the islands, is almost absent from Galdós' National Episodes, reflecting both his relationship with his homeland and his literary caution.
Pepa Aurora: The Storyteller Who Transformed Canarian Children's Literature
Pepa Aurora has transformed children's literature in the Canary Islands, creating a vibrant world of stories and poems that have inspired generations of children and educators.
Saulo Torón’s Poetic Silence: A Choice Shaped by History
Saulo Torón’s long public silence as a poet was a personal and political response to historical upheaval, revealing his deep commitment to poetry and freedom.
The Isles of the Blest: Myth and Reality in Canary Islands History
Discover how the myth of the Isles of the Blest shaped the identity and perception of the Canary Islands from ancient Greek literature to modern times.
The Myth of Insularity: Canary Islands Between Reality and Fiction
The insularity of the Canary Islands has long been a myth that conceals their complex social reality and African ties. This article explores how this image has shaped Canarian identity and its representation.
Timeline milestones
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Bartolomé Cairasco de Figueroa
Canon and poet
1538 - 1610
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Antonio de Viana
Physician and poet
1578 - c. 1650
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Tomás de Iriarte
Neoclassical poet and fabulist
1750 - 1791
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Benito Pérez Galdós
Writer and politician
1843 - 1920
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Saulo Torón
Poetry
1885 - 1974
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Tomás Morales
Poetry
1884 - 1921
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Ángel Guerra / José Betancort Cabrera
Writer, politician
1874 - 1950
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Linked sources
- Marcos Martínez Hernández — Islas míticas en relación con Canarias (2010)View bibliographic record
- Yolanda Arencibia, José Yeray Rodríguez Quintana, Jorge Rodríguez Padrón, Eugenio Padorno — Cuatro acercamientos a la obra de Saulo Torón (2010)View bibliographic record
- Javier Campos Oramas — Vocablos canarios en los Episodios Nacionales (2015)View bibliographic record
- Roberto Gil Hernández — En el nombre de Canarias: Representar la sociedad del Archipiélago más allá de su imposibilidad (2025)View bibliographic record
- Javier Campos Oramas — Algunos personajes canarios en los Episodios NacionalesView bibliographic record
- Pepa Aurora Rodríguez Silvera — Biografía de Pepa Aurora Rodríguez SilveraView bibliographic record