History of Spanish Literature, vol. 1 (of 3) by George Ticknor
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"History of Spanish Literature, vol. 1 (of 3)" by George Ticknor is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the evolution of Spanish literature and its various influences, tracing its origins from the medieval era up to the early modern period. The book emphasizes the cultural and historical contexts that shaped the literature, including the impact of political turmoil and the cultural clash between the Moors and
Christian Spaniards. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Spanish literature, beginning with Ticknor's preface that recounts his journey through Spain and his encounters with influential literary figures of the time, such as Don José Antonio Conde. He reflects on the political oppression faced by many writers during Ferdinand the Seventh's reign, highlighting how this influenced their works and lives. The text foreshadows an in-depth discussion of the early roots of Spanish literature, particularly marked by the struggle against Moorish invaders and its subsequent developments, laying a solid foundation for the detailed analyses and chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ticknor, George, 1791-1871 |
|---|---|
| Title | History of Spanish Literature, vol. 1 (of 3) |
| Credits |
Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares Box, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish literature -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54928 |
| Release Date | Jun 17, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1594 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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