Criticon: A Baroque Masterpiece of Fantasy and Satire
The article revisits Baltasar Gracián's "Criticon," a 17th-century Spanish novel that blends fantasy, satire, political and theological commentary. Described as a monstrous, proliferating work typical of the Baroque era, it remains a landmark of philosophical fiction. The piece is part of a series by J.H. exploring literary and artistic themes.
Key facts
- Criticon is a 17th-century Spanish novel by Baltasar Gracián.
- The work combines fantasy, satire, political and theological elements.
- It is described as a monstrous, proliferating Baroque creation.
- The article is part of a series by J.H. in artpress.
- The original publication date is October 1, 2008.
- The source is artpress.com.
- The article includes a link to download a PDF.
- Criticon is considered a landmark of philosophical fiction.
Entities
Artists
- Baltasar Gracián
Institutions
- artpress
Sources
- artpress —