History of Spanish and Portuguese Literature (Vol 2 of 2) by Friedrich Bouterwek

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Author Bouterwek, Friedrich, 1766-1828
Translator Ross, Thomasina
Title History of Spanish and Portuguese Literature (Vol 2 of 2)
Note Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "History of Spanish and Portuguese Literature (Vol 2 of 2)" by Friedrich Bouterwek is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the development and characteristics of Portuguese literature, tracing its evolution across several centuries, focusing on key authors and poetic forms. The exploration goes hand-in-hand with the cultural and historical contexts that shaped literary trends in Portugal, distinguishing them from their Spanish counterparts. The opening of the volume emphasizes the rich and early origins of Portuguese poetry, highlighting figures such as Gonzalo Hermiguez and Egaz Moniz from the 12th century, and discussing the relevance of poets like King Diniz in the development of a distinct national literary voice. It reflects on the linguistic connections between Portuguese, Galician, and Spanish, as well as the social conditions that fostered a flourishing poetic heritage. Close attention is given to the inherent romantic elements of early Portuguese poetry and its influence on subsequent literary developments. The narrative sets the stage for a detailed examination of later historical periods and significant literary figures that followed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Spanish literature -- History and criticism
Subject Portuguese literature -- History and criticism
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