Diálogo entre Martí y Maquiavelo : lectura de Nuestra América bajo el prisma de El Príncipe

Abstract

Despite their differences in terms of language, concepts, style, and chronology, José Martí’s Nuestra América and Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince present interesting similarities that work as productive comparative bridges. Both texts are now considered “classics” since they transcend the historical periods when they were written, and their message continues to be topical and relevant. Over time, Nuestra América, particularly, has become a canonical text for understanding Latin American identity and culture.