Emancipation and National Consolidation (1780-1830)
During the process of independence, Colombian literature was strongly influenced by the political motivations of the moment. The main literary movements were close to Romanticism.
During the nineteenth century, political writing was led by Simón Bolívar. Local journalism was initiated by Antonio Nariño. The Colombian government established the first Academy of Spanish language in the American continent, in 1871.
Other relevant authors were:
- Camilo Torres
- Francisco Antonio Zea.
- José Fernández Madrid (February 19, 1789 – June 28, 1830).
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