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Cartas eruditas y curiosas

work by Feijóo y Montenegro
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Cartas eruditas y curiosas (1742–60) is a significant work by Benito Jerónimo Feijóo y Montenegro, an influential 18th-century Spanish stylist and Benedictine monk. This collection, along with his Teatro crítico universal, exemplifies Feijóo's commitment to promoting new scientific knowledge and championing reason.1

Feijóo's essays covered a vast range of subjects, including natural science, education, law, medicine, philology, and popular beliefs. He was a prominent figure in Spain's intellectual emancipation, assailing error, prejudice, and superstition. His encyclopaedic approach contributed to the era's interest in disseminating knowledge and critical thinking.12

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  2. Spanish literature - New critical approaches

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