Cuadernos Dieciochistas (Feb 2012)
«I am not a giant, I am just a Laplander». Cándido María Trigueros and his correspondance
Abstract
When Aguilar Piñal commenced the arduous task of «rescuing» Cándido María Trigueros from oblivion, he drew people’s attention to a unique figure of the 18th century. Although focused his attention on Trigueros himself, we must also bear in mind the large volume of personal correspondence, unknown to the general public, Trigueros maintained with the most well known figures of the period between 1758 and 1798.These letters spread out from two cities: Seville (Carmona) and Madrid.The objective of this study is not only to explain the character of this man of the 18th century Arts, but above all, to analyse the function of letters in his daily life and their relationship with the construction of his autobiography. Therefore, these letters are a representation of the image the author projects of himself and his work in a personal, relational and subjective ambiance.
