''La Lectura'' was a Spanish language monthly science, literary and arts magazine which was published in Madrid, Spain, between 1901 and 1920. Its subtitle was ''Revista de ciencias y artes''.

History and profile

''La Lectura'' was founded by the writer and journalist

Francisco Acebal Francisco López Acebal (5 April 1866, in Gijón – 5 September 1933) was a Spanish novelist, playwright and journalist. Education He began his studies at the Institute Jovellanos of his native town and continued with Escolapios Madrid. He gradu ...

and academic Felipe Clemente de Velasco, and the first issue appeared in January 1901. The magazine was published in Madrid on a monthly basis. It enjoyed international readership, and covered significant articles on modern literature and art.

Julián Juderías Julián Juderías y Loyot (16 September 1877 – 19 June 1918) was a Spanish historian, sociologist, literary critic, journalist, translator and interpreter. Biography Juderías was born in Madrid to a prominent an cultured family. His ...

and Alicia Pestana were among the regular contributors. ''La Lectura'' folded in December 1920.

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