''Ínsula'' is a

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magazine which features articles on literary work and literary criticism. Its subtitle is ''Revista de Letras y Ciencias Humanas''. It is based in

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. In terms of format and contents the magazine is similar to the ''

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''. Eleanor Wright describes ''Ínsula'' as one of the most respected independent literary magazines in the post-war period Spain.

History and profile

The magazine was established in 1946. The first issue appeared in January 1946. Enrique Canito was the founding editor and also, the director. The Spanish poet José Luis Cano was also instrumental in the foundation of the magazine. He served as deputy director and then, director of the magazine. It is published by Espasa Libros on a monthly basis, and its headquarters is in Madrid. The magazine has two major periods, from its start in 1946 to 1988 and from 1988 to the present. It focuses on

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and

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. However, in the first period the magazine frequently featured articles about

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Bans

''Ínsula'' was subject to bans during the

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. It was suspended in 1947 due to the publication of José Luis Cano's review of

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's '' Ulysses''. In 1956 ''Ínsula'' was also closed down by Spanish authorities due to its November 1955 issue honoring

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upon his death in 1955. The magazine resumed publication in January 1957.

Legacy

In 1990 a book entitled ''La Ínsula Sin Nombre: Homenaje a Nilita Vientós Gastón, José Luis Cano y Enrique Canito'' was published in memory of the former editors of ''Ínsula''.

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