Gótico y romanticismo: el monasterio toledano de San Juan de los Reyes a través de la literatura romántica

Abstract

The main purpose of this article is to explore some of the literary pieces that alluded the monastery of San Juan de los Reyes (Toledo) during the 19th century. To do so, we will discuss the idea that had been spread about the Middle Ages due to the influence of the Romantic movement. Last but not least, we will analyze specific examples that have incorporated both Spanish (e.g. Becquer) and foreign authors (Gautier and Davillier, among others). The data and impressions each of these writers offered has contributed to shape our comprehension of a harsh period for the monument, which had been widely affected by several historical events, specially related to war.