La ley de depósito legal (nº 18.719) y los subsidios a la edición (Fondo Nacional de la Cultura) no buscan aumentar la cantidad bruta, sino apoyar proyectos de alto valor artístico o científico . Esto es fundamental: los recursos públicos están atados a comités de evaluación rigurosos.
is one of the most translated Uruguayan works, showcasing how everyday life in Montevideo could reach universal significance. Eduardo Galeano : Author of Las Venas Abiertas de América Latina cantidad de calidad libro uruguay
Sea cual sea el caso, el impacto es tangible: La ley de depósito legal (nº 18
The title itself, "Cantidad y calidad" (Quantity and Quality), suggests a dialectical struggle. In the context of Uruguayan literature, "quantity" refers to the sheer magnitude of the geography, the harshness of the gaucho life, and the abundance of unprocessed historical events. It is the raw data of existence. "Quality," conversely, represents the aesthetic transformation of that data—the art of selection, stylization, and the extraction of universal human truths from local anecdotes. Jesualdo’s essay argues that a truly national literature cannot be content with merely describing the "quantity" of the land; it must strive for the "quality" of artistic expression. Eduardo Galeano : Author of Las Venas Abiertas