Criollismo Chilean literature

also known costumbrismo, criollismo literary movement active end of 19th century first half of twentieth century. extension of realism, portrayed scenes, customs , manners of writer s country, hints of patriotism. first centenary of chilean independence in 1910 fed patriotic spirit of nation , writers, , saw renewed emphasis of rural life in contrast traditional focus on urban life source , background of stories. in prose literature, baldomero lillo s sub terra , sub sole among important, mariano latorre s zurzulita , cuna de cóndores (cradle of condors) , federico gana s días de campo (country days). key drama works included antonio acevedo hernández Árbol viejo (old tree), , chañarcillo .