Historia de la lengua y literatura castellana, Tomo 2 : Época de Carlos V

This volume explores the evolution of Castilian language and its literature during the reign of Charles V, when Spain's empire expanded across Europe and the Americas. It examines how the Habsburg ruler’s political ambitions and the intense religious debates of the era shaped poetic forms, dramatic conventions, and prose styles. The author guides listeners through the works of key figures such as Garcilaso de la Vega, Pedro García de Vázquez, and the early humanists who introduced classical models into Spanish letters.

Drawing on primary documents, the study traces the spread of printing, the rise of courtly patronage, and the influence of Italian Renaissance aesthetics on Spanish writers. It also notes linguistic shifts, such as the standardisation of orthography and enrichment of vocabulary through Arabic and New World contacts. Listeners will come away with a clearer picture of how the cultural currents of the early sixteenth century forged the foundation for modern Spanish literature.