The Visions of Quevedo - Quevedo, Francisco De; Elliot, William
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Delve into the satirical brilliance of Dom Francisco de Quevedo with "The Visions of Quevedo," a collection of sharp and insightful short stories. A cornerstone of Spanish literature, these "visions" offer a timeless exploration of human nature through a darkly humorous lens. Quevedo's work remains relevant for its enduring wit and profound observations. This collection, carefully translated, invites readers to experience the author's unique perspective. Explore the realms of satire and social commentary that have cemented Quevedo's place as a literary giant. A masterful example of short story…mehr

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Delve into the satirical brilliance of Dom Francisco de Quevedo with "The Visions of Quevedo," a collection of sharp and insightful short stories. A cornerstone of Spanish literature, these "visions" offer a timeless exploration of human nature through a darkly humorous lens. Quevedo's work remains relevant for its enduring wit and profound observations. This collection, carefully translated, invites readers to experience the author's unique perspective. Explore the realms of satire and social commentary that have cemented Quevedo's place as a literary giant. A masterful example of short story artistry, this edition provides access to a vital piece of literary history. 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.
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Francisco Gómez de Quevedo (1580-1645) was a Spanish nobleman, politician, and writer, renowned as one of the leading figures of the Baroque literary movement. He was born on September 14, 1580, in Madrid to Francisco Gómez de Quevedo, who served as secretary to Maria of Spain, the daughter of Emperor Charles V, and María de Santibáñez, who was a lady-in-waiting to the queen. Quevedo came from a family of hidalgos (minor nobility) hailing from the village of Vejorís in Cantabria, part of the Castilian aristocracy. Quevedo is best remembered for his poetry, which was rooted in ""conceptismo,"" a style characterized by sharp wit, clarity, and brevity. This was in direct contrast to the more elaborate style of his rival, Luis de Góngora, who followed ""culteranismo,"" which favored more ornate and complex language. Along with Góngora, Quevedo was one of the most influential Spanish poets of his time. He is also known for his satirical works and his critique of society, which often highlighted the vices and moral contradictions of the age.