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José Cadalso
AuthorBooks · Second hand1741-1782
Colonel of the Royal Spanish Army, author, poet, playwright and essayist
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About José Cadalso
Birth
1741
Death
1782
Colonel of the Royal Spanish Army, author, poet, playwright and essayist
José Cadalso was a key figure of the Spanish Enlightenment, excelling in both literature and his military career.
Born in Cádiz in 1741, he combined his role as a Colonel in the Royal Spanish Army with prolific literary output.
His most iconic work, Cartas marruecas, is a fundamental reference in 18th-century critical prose.
Throughout his life, he wrote a total of 33 works spanning diverse genres such as theater, poetry, and essays.
His literary legacy remains a vital pillar for understanding the Spanish thought of his time.
