The foundation of literary periodicals in the third quarter of the nineteenth century: literature promotion or a political and educational agenda?

Baleiro, Rita; Ribeiro, F.P.

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Baleiro, Rita

Ribeiro, F.P.

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The article presents 8 first-editorials published in Portuguese literary periodicals (1855-1865). The research explores the aims of the publications established during a Portuguese literary controversy - Questao Coimbra. By applying detailed text analysis, it addresses the following: a) editorial orientations; b) relationship fostered with the audience(s); c) target-audience(s)? Analysis points to strong educational concerns, mirroring the socio-historic context that placed great emphasis on the promotion of public education, when over 70% of the population was illiterate and in some cases to tightening the links with Brazil.