02530cam a22003253u 4500 55829 UtSlPG 20260610134303.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Bouterwek, Friedrich, 1766-1828 History of Spanish and Portuguese Literature (Vol 1 of 2) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-10-27 Produced by Anita Hammond, Wayne Hammond, Josep Cols Canals and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "History of Spanish and Portuguese Literature (Vol 1 of 2)" by Friedrich Bouterwek is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution, key figures, and essential works in the literatures of Spain and Portugal from their origins to the early modern period. The author aims to fill a noted gap in English literature regarding scholarly discussions on the subject, presenting a rich tapestry of poetic and prose forms that have emerged over the centuries. The opening of the volume introduces the significance of the literature of the Iberian Peninsula, launching into a detailed examination of its origins during the Middle Ages. Bouterwek discusses the linguistic evolution from Arabic influences during the Moorish occupation to the emergence of distinct romance languages in the region. The text explores early poetic forms, including the role of notable historical figures such as Alfonso X and highlights significant works like "El Poema del Cid." Throughout the introduction, themes of national identity, cultural exchange, and the intertwining of history and literature are established, setting the stage for a more detailed exploration of Spanish and Portuguese literary traditions in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Spanish literature -- History and criticism Portuguese literature -- History and criticism Ross, Thomasina https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55829 96660 96660