Resumen
In this second volume of his monumental work, Julio Cejador continues his comprehensive history of the Spanish language and literature, focusing on the era of Emperor Charles V (16th century).
This period, marked by Spain’s imperial expansion and cultural flourishing, is examined through the evolution of the Castilian language, the richness of its literary production, and the intellectual currents that shaped the Golden Age.
Cejador explores the linguistic development of Castilian, tracing its refinement and growing prestige as the language of empire and culture.
He analyzes the works of key writers and poets of the time, situating them within the broader historical, political, and social context.
By doing so, he demonstrates how language and literature were both products and agents of Spain’s rise to global prominence.
The volume serves not only as a philological study but also as a cultural history, offering scholars, students, and lovers of Spanish literature a deep understanding of how the language evolved during one of its most transformative epochs.