This is the first monographic study of the Semanario Erudito, one of the most important learned periodicals of late eighteenth-century Spain. Its editor, Antonio Valladares de Sotomayor (1737-1820), sought to recover the history of Spain and, through his periodical, instruct his readers. The book begins by discussing Valladares's life and works; he was a prolific and popular dramatist, as well as a professional editor of books and other periodicals. Documents from Spain's Archivo Histórico Nacional inform the next two chapters, which examine the periodical's history; these chapters treat the censorship process, as well as the printers, sellers and
readers of the Semanario. The book's second half looks at what Valladares published - reformist tracts by arbitristas and proyectistas, reflections on the monarchy and the role of privados, writings by eighteenth-century figures such as Macanaz, Burriel, Mayans and Sarmiento - and suggests why he might have selected particular texts for his readers.
| ISBN: | 9781837722075 |
| Publication date: | 15th March 2025 |
| Author: | Madeline Sutherland |
| Publisher: | University of Wales Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 288 pages |
| Series: | Iberian and Latin American Studies |
| Genres: |
Literature: history and criticism European history |
This is the first monographic study of the Semanario Erudito, one of the most important learned periodicals of late eighteenth-century Spain. Its editor, Antonio Valladares de Sotomayor (1737-1820), sought to recover the history of Spain and, through his periodical, instruct his readers. The book begins by discussing Valladares's life and works; he was a prolific and popular dramatist, as well as a professional editor of books and other periodicals. Documents from Spain's Archivo Histórico Nacional inform the next two chapters, which examine the periodical's history; these chapters treat the censorship process, as well as the printers, sellers and
readers of the Semanario. The book's second half looks at what Valladares published - reformist tracts by arbitristas and proyectistas, reflections on the monarchy and the role of privados, writings by eighteenth-century figures such as Macanaz, Burriel, Mayans and Sarmiento - and suggests why he might have selected particular texts for his readers.
Spain's Eighteenth-Century Periodical Press features in the following genres: Literature: history and criticism, European history
Spain's Eighteenth-Century Periodical Press is available in Hardback
Spain's Eighteenth-Century Periodical Press was written by Madeline Sutherland and published by University of Wales Press
Spain's Eighteenth-Century Periodical Press has 288 pages
Yes it is part of Iberian and Latin American Studies series
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