by Juan de Valdés · Ediciones Cátedra · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788437603315
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«Diálogo de la lengua» is the humanistic dialogue by Juan de Valdés, published by Ediciones Cátedra in paperback (272 pages, in Spanish).
A characteristic work of sixteenth-century humanism, written in dialogue form. Juan de Valdés reflects on the correct usage and distinctive character of the Castilian language, defending its value against Latin at a time when the national language sought to consolidate itself. The dialogic genre comes from the Italian model and serves to address the linguistic question.
The edition is edited by Cristina Barbolani and the volume belongs to the Letras Hispánicas collection (number 153).
Aimed at students of Spanish literature and readers interested in humanism and the history of the Castilian language.
Juan de Valdés was a Spanish religious writer and Catholic reformer.
