George Ticknor was an American academic and Hispanist who is best known for his scholarship on Spanish language and literature. First published in 1849, History of Spanish Literature is a seminal text that provides a comprehensive overview of the rich and varied literary traditions of Spain. Beginning with medieval epics and romances and continuing through the Golden Age of Spanish drama and the Romantic movement, Ticknor's work reveals the many ways in which Spanish literature has influenced and reflected the culture of Spain throughout the centuries.

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