On the centenary of the First Venezuelan Book of Literature, Science and Fine Arts

Abstract

1995 marked the first centenary of the First Venezuelan Book of Literature, Science and Fine Arts. Venezuelan Book of Literature, Science and Fine Arts. As with as in all fundamental books, it has a history that precedes and continues it. precedes and continues it. It is organised in these pages. For this reason, three stages are presented that give an account of this process. that process. Firstly, the reconstruction of the circumstances that served as the genesis for its preparation. Secondly, the phase of its elaboration. Thirdly, the thirdly, the reception given to what, in the opinion of many, is one of the most commendable editorial efforts, one of the most praiseworthy editorial efforts in Venezuela. of those produced in Venezuela during the last century.
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