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Epistolario
Hardcover
Letters & EssaysLiterary CriticismSpainish & Portuguese History
ISBN13: 9781025635842
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 266
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Epistolario is a compelling collection of letters exchanged between two giants of Spanish letters: the diplomat and novelist Juan Valera and the prolific scholar Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo. This volume documents the intellectual and personal bond between these two figures, offering a detailed panoramic view of the cultural, political, and literary life in Spain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The correspondence spans decades, covering topics ranging from the nuances of Spanish language and classical philosophy to contemporary literary debates and the challenges of the Spanish state. Valera's worldly perspective and stylistic grace complement the rigorous erudition and traditionalism of Menéndez y Pelayo, creating a rich dialogue that helped shape the modern Spanish canon. Epistolario serves as an essential primary source for scholars of Hispanic studies and those interested in the history of ideas. It provides a unique glimpse into the minds of two thinkers who were central to the intellectual restoration of their nation, making it a work of enduring literary and historical significance.
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