Ínsula (Spanish: Isle) is a magazine which features articles on literary work and literary criticism. Its subtitle is Revista de Letras y Ciencias Humanas.[1] It is based in Madrid, Spain. In terms of format and contents the magazine is similar to the New York Review of Books,[1] and its title is a reference to Spain's isolated status during the post-war period.[2] Eleanor Wright describes Ínsula as one of the most respected independent literary magazines in the post-war period Spain.[3]
| Categories | Literary magazine |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | Espasa Libros |
| Founder |
|
| Founded | 1946 |
| First issue | January 1946 |
| Country | Spain |
| Based in | Madrid |
| Language | Spanish |
| Website | Ínsula |
| ISSN | 0020-4536 |
| OCLC | 13719853 |
History and profile
editÍnsula was established in 1946.[4][5] The first issue appeared in January 1946.[6] Enrique Canito was the founding editor and also, the director.[6][7] The Spanish poet José Luis Cano was also instrumental in the foundation of the magazine.[6] He served as deputy director and then, director of the magazine.[8] It is published by Espasa Libros on a monthly basis, and its headquarters is in Madrid.[1] [5]
The magazine has two major periods, from its start in 1946 to 1988 and from 1988 to the present. It focuses on Spanish literature and Portuguese literature.[1] However, in the first period the magazine frequently featured articles about British literature.[9]
Both Spanish and international writers have contributed to Ínsula.[2]
Bans
editÍnsula was subject to bans during the Franco regime. It was suspended in 1947 due to the publication of José Luis Cano's review of James Joyce's Ulysses.[9] In 1956 Ínsula was also closed down by Spanish authorities due to its November 1955 issue honoring Ortega y Gasset upon his death in 1955.[6] The magazine resumed publication in January 1957.[6]
Legacy
editIn 1990 a book entitled La Ínsula Sin Nombre: Homenaje a Nilita Vientós Gastón, José Luis Cano y Enrique Canito was published in memory of the former editors of Ínsula.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Salvador Güereña; Vivian M. Pisano (1998). Latino Periodicals: A Selection Guide. Jefferson, NC; London: McFarland. p. 63. ISBN 978-0-7864-0540-4.
- ^ a b Eugenio Suárez-Galbán Guerra (1993). "Book review". Revista Hispánica Moderna. 46 (1): 224. JSTOR 30205883.
- ^ Eleanor Wright (1986). The Poetry of Protest Under Franco. London: Tamesis Books. p. 14. ISBN 978-0-7293-0210-4.
- ^ Mónica Olivares Leyva (2015). Graham Greene's Narrative in Spain: Criticism, Translations and Censorship (1939-1975). Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. p. 130. ISBN 978-1-4438-8471-6.
- ^ a b "Ínsula. Literatura / Libros". arce. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- ^ a b c d e Eamonn J. Rodgers, ed. (1999). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Spanish Culture. London; New York: Routledge. pp. 81, 270. ISBN 978-0-415-13187-2.
- ^ Laura Ma Lojo-Rodriguez (2016). "Woolf in Hispanic Countries Buenos Aires and Madrid". In Jessica Berman (ed.). A Companion to Virginia Woolf. Malden, MA; Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. p. 475. doi:10.1002/9781118457917.ch33. ISBN 9781118457917.
- ^ "Heterodox and pre-Romantics". Editorial Eneida. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- ^ a b Alberto Lázaro (2001). "James Joyce's Encounters with Spanish Censorship, 1939–1966". Joyce Studies Annual. 12 (12): 44–45. doi:10.1353/joy.2001.0008. S2CID 194034358.
- ^ Alicia Ramos (June 1993). "Book review". Revista Hispánica Moderna. 46 (1): 224–227. JSTOR 30205883.