Description
THE END OF TRADITIONAL HUMANISM
Book Summary
This posthumous monograph by the prestigious philologist Domingo Ynduráin, supervised and introduced by Jesús Gómez, offers an in-depth analysis of the transformation of humanism in Spanish culture during the transition from the 15th to the 16th century. The work, which constitutes a concise version of his previous study on Humanism and the Renaissance in Spain, examines the impact of humanist currents in the European context, revealing how classical ideas were reinterpreted and adapted on the Iberian Peninsula. A fundamental text for understanding the intellectual changes that marked the end of one tradition and the birth of a new cultural sensibility.
What is it about?
The book addresses the decline of traditional humanism in Spain, analyzing the crucial period spanning from the 15th to the 16th century. Through a rigorous study, Domingo Ynduráin examines how European humanist currents were received, assimilated, and transformed within the Spanish cultural context. The work focuses on the crisis and evolution of classical humanist values, showing how these gave way to new forms of thought and literary expression. The prologue by Jesús Gómez contextualizes Ynduráin's contributions, highlighting the relevance of this work as a synthesis of his previous research on the subject.
Main Topics
- Evolution and crisis of humanism in Spain during the 15th and 16th centuries.
- Reception and adaptation of European humanist currents in Spanish culture.
- Transformation of classical ideals during the Spanish Renaissance.
- Relationship between traditional humanism and the emergence of new intellectual currents.
- Philological and historical analysis of the period's literary sources.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at researchers, philologists, literary historians, and university students specializing in the Spanish Renaissance and European humanism. It will also be of great interest to academically trained readers who wish to delve into the intellectual foundations of Spanish Golden Age culture and understand the transition between medieval and Renaissance humanism.
What this book contributes
- An updated and concise synthesis of Domingo Ynduráin's research on Spanish humanism.
- A rigorous analysis of the intellectual transformation that marked the end of a humanist tradition.
- A contextualized perspective that situates Spanish culture within the European framework of the Renaissance.
- A critical prologue that facilitates the understanding of the author's main theses and contributions.
Technical Details
- Author: JESUS GOMEZ GOMEZ
- Publisher: Universidad de Huelva
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: LITERATURE: HISTORY AND CRITICISM, LITERARY STUDIES: C. 1500-C. 1800
- Collection: BIBLIOTHECA MONTANIANA
- Binding: Other
- Number of pages: 106
- Weight: 262 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a work of great academic value that recovers the intellectual legacy of Domingo Ynduráin, one of the most relevant philologists in the study of Spanish humanism. Its synthetic approach and the quality of the analysis make it an indispensable resource for specialists seeking an updated vision of the cultural transition between the 15th and 16th centuries. The edition, supervised by Jesús Gómez, guarantees the philological and contextual rigor necessary for its use in the university and research spheres.