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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
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Vega, Garcilaso de la, 1503-1536
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "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.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Judith Wirawan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
- Release date is 2015-07-10
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