Works
Jovellanos's prose works, especially those on political and legislative economy, constitute his real title to literary fame. In them, depth of thought and clear-sighted sagacity are couched in a certain Ciceronian elegance and classical purity of style. Besides the Ley agraria, he wrote Elogios, and a most interesting set of Diaries or travel journals (1790–1801, first published in 1915) reflecting his trips across Northern Spain. He also published other several political and social essays.
His poetical works comprise a tragedy, Pelayo, the comedy El delincuente honrado, satires, and miscellaneous pieces, including a translation of the first book of Paradise Lost.
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