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Vega, Garcilaso de la
1503
1536
De la Vega, Garcilaso
Laso de la Vega
Lasso de la Vega
La Vega, Garcilaso de
Garcilaso de la Vega
Vega, García Laso de la
Vega, Garcia Laso de la
Figueroa, García Suárez de
Figueroa, Garcia Suarez de
Suárez de Figueroa, García
De Figueroa, García Suárez
Garci-Lasso de la Vega
Wiffen, Jeremiah Holmes
1792
1836
Wiffen, J. H. (Jeremiah Holmes)
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The Works of Garcilasso de la Vega, Surnamed the Prince of Castilian Poets, Translated into English Verse
With a Critical and Historical Essay on Spanish Poetry and a Life of the Author
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"The Works of Garcilasso de la Vega, Surnamed the Prince of Castilian Poets" by J.H. Wiffen is a collection of poetry and essays focused on the works of the revered Spanish poet Garcilasso de la Vega, composed in the early 19th century. The publication includes translations of Garcilasso's poems alongside critical and historical essays aimed at contextualizing Spanish poetry and Garcilasso's life. This work highlights the impact of Garcilasso on the evolution of Spanish poetry, showcasing his influence on poetic form and themes. The opening of the collection provides an intriguing insight into the neglect of Spanish poetry in England and the evolution of poetic styles leading up to Garcilasso's time. It elaborates on the historical context surrounding Garcilasso's work, discussing how early poets in England favored Italian influences over those of contemporaneous Spanish writers. The preface sets the stage for an appreciation of Garcilasso's merit, emphasizing his role in elevating the Spanish language and poetic expression, while also noting the challenges of translating his unique artistry into English. This introductory portion effectively frames Garcilasso as a pivotal figure in poetry, deserving of revival and recognition in the English-speaking literary world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Spanish poetry -- History and criticism
Spanish poetry -- 16th century -- Translations into English
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