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José Luis Munárriz
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| Born | José Luis Munárriz Iraizoz 26 August 1762 Estella-Lizarra, Spain |
| Died | 18 July 1830 (aged 67) Madrid, Spain |
| Pen name | Pablo Zamalloa |
| Occupation | Author |
| Language | Spanish |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Alma mater | University of Salamanca |
| Genre | Poetry, essay, literary criticism |
| Seat H of the Real Academia Española | |
| In office November 1814 – 18 July 1830 |
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| Preceded by | Bernardo de Iriarte |
| Succeeded by | Alberto Lista |
José Luis Munárriz (1762–1830) was an important Spanish writer, literary critic, and translator. He was known for his deep understanding of literature and for bringing important ideas from other languages into Spanish.
The Life of José Luis Munárriz
José Luis Munárriz finished his studies at the University of Salamanca. He stayed there until 1796. During this time, he also worked as a literary critic. He wrote under the pen name Pablo Zamalloa for a newspaper called Semanario de Salamanca.
In 1796, Munárriz moved to Madrid. He started working for the Philippine Company as a secretary. He also became an honorary member of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. This academy focused on fine arts. He helped improve how art was taught there. In 1807, he became the secretary of the academy. He left this job in 1815 because he had other work, but he remained connected to the academy.
When Napoleon's army invaded Spain, Munárriz moved to Galicia. He returned to Madrid in 1813. In 1815, he became the director of the Philippine Company. He was friends with the poet Manuel José Quintana. Munárriz wrote many poems for newspapers.
He was most famous for his translations. One of his most important translations was Lecciones sobre la Retórica y las Bellas Letras. This book was originally written by a Scottish author named Hugh Blair. Munárriz added his own studies and essays to the book. His work helped introduce new ideas about literature in Spain. In 1814, he became a full member of the Royal Spanish Academy. This is a very important group that looks after the Spanish language.
During a time of political change in Spain, Munárriz was active in public life. He was a member of a group called the Patriotic Society of Pamplona in 1820. He also published a paper that discussed the Philippine Company. From 1821 to 1823, he worked for the General Directorate of Studies. He also served as a representative for Navarre in the Spanish parliament, known as the Cortes, between 1822 and 1823.
What José Luis Munárriz Wrote
José Luis Munárriz was known for his translations and his own writings. Here are some of his important works:
- Lecciones sobre la Retórica y las Bellas Letras (Madrid, 1798-1799, 4 volumes). This was his famous translation of Hugh Blair's work.
- La Tragedia de Macbeth by William Shakespeare, 1819. This was his translation of Shakespeare's famous play.
- Suplemento al Correo Universal de Literatura y Política, o Refutación de sus números 1 y 2 en lo relativo a la Compañía de Filipinas (Madrid, 1820). This was a paper he wrote about the Philippine Company.
See also
In Spanish: José Luis Munárriz para niños
