In the following essay, Katra examines Sarmiento's historical works, arguing that he embraces both philosophical idealism and materialism.

In the following essay, Garrels analyzes Sarmiento's many writings that relate to women and the evolution of his opinion regarding women's rights.

In the following essay, originally published in 1991, Molloy examines Sarmiento's biographies and autobiographies, arguing that these works include elements of both genres.

In the following essay, Crowley argues that early examples of social and political promotional strategies exist in Sarmiento's works.

In the following essay, originally published in 1989, Ramos asserts that the heterogeneity and undisciplined nature of Facundo actually represents an attempt to have writing bring order to the political and social chaos of newly liberated Argentina.

In the following essay, Piglia contends that Sarmiento played a key role in the development of Argentine literature and that his writing reflects changes in the burgeoning country.

In the following essay, Alonso argues that Sarmiento writes with passion more than logic, linking this characteristic to trends of modernity and cultural identity in South American literature.

In the following excerpt, Vegh examines Sarmiento's response to a reading by Dickens in the United States.