Literature and independence press, independence of literature

Authors

  • Bernardo Subercaseaux Universidad de Chile

Abstract

The article examines the perception about books, reading and literature in Chile, between 1810 and 1842. It deals with the vision of the two first generations of intellectuals about this subject, a vision politically motivated. It then goes on to establish a constrast between the utopical vision and the real experience in the area of book and reading. The article finally confronts both visions in relation to the independence of literature.

Keywords:

enlightment, republicanism, reading, book, printing press, independence, canon, testimony, foundational time