Berastegi 1823: “Berso berriac” [Berastegi 1823: “new” verses]

Abstract

Verses (Basque poetical compositions) from the period of the Carlist wars are relatively well-known thanks to the invaluable work performed by Padre Zavala. However, neither the war of the royalists or verses from that time have had such impact. This article performs a meticulous analysis of certain compositions unknown until now and tries to locate then in their epoch and atmosphere.

The author could be someone who worked as a priest in Berastegi; that, at least, is the opinion of Javier Salbarredi, to whom we owe knowledge of the tests analysed. We cannot, however, be entirely sure of this.