Ignacio de Luzán

Ignacio de Luzán was a Spanish poet, essayist, and literary critic from the 18th century. He is known for his efforts to modernize Spanish literature by promoting clarity, order, and classical ideals. Luzán emphasized the importance of reason and structure in writing, advocating for literature that balanced beauty with proper logic and form. His influential work, "La Poética," aimed to establish guidelines for poetic and literary composition, helping to elevate Spanish literature to a more rational and refined level. Overall, he played a key role in shaping the standards of literary criticism and theory in Spain.