Francisco De Quevedo, Roger L'Estrange

The Visions of Dom Francisco De Quevedo Villegas

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Produktbeschreibung

Explore the satirical landscape of 17th-century Spanish literature with "The Visions of Dom Francisco de Quevedo Villegas." This enduring work, presented in English translation, offers a fascinating glimpse into the allegorical visions of one of Spain's most celebrated writers. Dom Francisco de Quevedo's keen wit and insightful social commentary are on full display in this collection. A cornerstone of Spanish literature, this book delves into themes that remain relevant centuries later. Quevedo's unique perspective and masterful use of satire provide a compelling reading experience. Scholars and enthusiasts of literary criticism will appreciate this meticulously prepared print edition, offering a valuable resource for understanding European, particularly Spanish, literary traditions. Experience the power of Quevedo's visions, a testament to the enduring strength of classic literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 124
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 186g
• ISBN-13: 9781023259798
• ISBN-10: 1023259796
• Artikelnr.: 74118574

Autorenporträt

Francisco de Quevedo (1580-1645) was a towering figure of the Spanish Golden Age, a period that witnessed a flourishing of literature unmatched in Spain's history. Quevedo was a nobleman, a man of sharp wit and sharper tongue, whose literary output is characterized by a satirical and hyperbolic style. A master of conceptismo, his work is marked by concise and pointed wit, as well as an abundance of rhetorical figures and devices. His opus includes poetry, prose, and political writings, but it is 'The Visions of Dom Francisco de Quevedo Villegas' that has enshrined his name among the great satirists of world literature. This work is a series of visions in which Quevedo offers a scathing critique of the society of his time, rendering moral corruption with an acerbic and fantastical tone. Quevedo's prolific career spanned multiple genres, and his poetry alone traverses the sacred and the profane, highlighting his gravity and wit. His influence reaches deeply into Spanish literature, informing the work of subsequent writers and shaping the cultural landscape of the baroque period in Spain. Indeed, his legacy is palpable in the written word and in the very fabric of Spanish literary identity.