Application for the licence and privilege to print Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote

In the 17th century, in the face of the general situation of crisis, the field of literature experienced a brilliant period. Its main features can be defined as national exaltation, popular character and defence of traditions. Among the different disciplines, the theatre and the picaresque novel stood out. Cervantes, together with Lope de Vega, Quevedo, Calderón and Góngora were some of the main figures of the period.

Collection: Texts

Chronology: XVII

Scope: Baccalaureate, University

Link: http://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/12631375

Resource type: Historical source

Format: Unknown

Source: Archivo Histórico Nacional. Colecciones. Documentos textuales. Colección de pergaminos y documentos de Consejos.

Language: Spanish

Date: 11/09/1604

Owner: Álvaro Chaparro Sainz (Modernalia)

Identifier: ES.28079.AHN//CONSEJOS,Doc.1159

Abstract: It contains the memorial of Miguel de Cervantes requesting the licence and privilege to print the book entitled "El Ingenioso Hidalgo de la Mancha" for 20 years and the report of the royal chronicler Antonio de Herrera, dated 11 September 1604 in Valladolid, in favour of granting the requested licence.

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