Antonio de Nebrija Books

Elio Antonio de Nebrija, inspired by Italian humanism, dedicated his life to preserving classical Latin from the encroachment of vernacular speech. He believed that a thorough understanding of the popular Romance language was the key to reviving the eloquent Latin of Cicero and Quintilian. His work focused on philological inquiry, crafting grammars and lexicons that served as a bridge between the common tongue and classical expression. His legacy lies in his commitment to linguistic codification, profoundly influencing philology and the preservation of classical heritage.