The Library of Professor Francisco Rico at UAB
Francisco Rico, Emeritus Professor of Medieval Hispanic Literatures at UAB, distinguished himself through research on Cervantes, the Spanish Golden Age, and other classical works, also serving as Director of the Classical Library at the Royal Spanish Academy.
30/04/2024
Professor Francisco Rico generously donated his personal library to the UAB Humanities Library, a collection we are gradually integrating.
Of particular note are his editions of El Quijote amassed throughout his lifetime (Valencia, 1605; Madrid, 1636-1637; Brussels, 1738, including Doré's edition), alongside valuable facsimile copies. These treasures were displayed at the exhibition Los Quijotes de la Autònoma.
The section devoted to Humanism, Renaissance literature, and culture forms a cornerstone of the collection. It features ancient editions of Petrarch and Boccaccio, complemented by an extensive compilation of studies and essays on these authors, as well as seminal figures like Angelo Poliziano, Leon Battista Alberti, Domizio Calderini, and Lorenzo Valla. Spanish Humanism, notably represented by Antonio de Nebrija, also occupies a significant place.
Covering topics ranging from the history of ancient printing to the picaresque novel, medieval Spanish and Latin literature, and modern European literature, the collection is nearly exhaustive. It often includes original language texts from the 18th century to the present day. Additionally, there is a substantial section dedicated to contemporary Spanish literature, particularly post-war works, and scientific bibliography on these subjects.
You can consult the documentation deposited in the Humanities Library.
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