Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos

Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos was a Spanish statesman, author, and philosopher who became a prominent figure of the Age of Enlightenment. His prose works, particularly those on political and legislative economy, represent his primary claim to literary fame. These writings are characterized by depth of thought and clear-eyed sagacity, expressed with classical purity and Ciceronian elegance. Beyond his essays on economics, he also produced insightful travel journals and various poetic and dramatic works.