Jonathan Carlyon

Jonathan Carlyon is an Associate Professor of Spanish in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Colorado State University, College of Liberal Arts. He specializes in Colonial Latin American Literature, History of the Book, and Material Culture. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Research Interests: His research focuses on the cultural and economic dimensions of colonial Latin America, particularly examining the role of literature, book history, and material culture. He has explored topics such as the transatlantic economic reforms in colonial Spanish America, the intellectual projects of colonial scholars like Gerónimo de Uztáriz and Andrés González de Barcia, and the development of colonial libraries. His work contributes to understanding the intersections of Enlightenment thought, colonial administration, and the material aspects of knowledge production in the Americas.

Scholarly Contributions: Dr. Carlyon’s research has examined key figures and texts pivotal to the intellectual and cultural landscape of colonial Spanish America. His studies on the creation of colonial libraries and the role of economic reforms highlight the transnational and interdisciplinary nature of colonial studies. His work bridges literary analysis with historical and material cultural approaches, offering new insights into the intellectual networks of the period.

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