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LoC No.: 21021316
Title: Fray Luis de León: A Biographical Fragment
Note: Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Produced by Stan Goodman, Pilar Somoza and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Fray Luis de León: A Biographical Fragment" by James Fitzmaurice-Kelly is a biographical account likely written in the early 20th century. This text provides insights into the life and contributions of Luis de León, a prominent figure in Spanish literature, particularly known for his poetry and theological scholarship. The author intends to correct misconceptions about de León, portraying him not just as an acclaimed poet, but also as a complex individual marked by both moral courage and human flaws. The opening of the work sets the tone for understanding Luis de León's character and his struggles, particularly his trial by the Inquisition, which frames a significant portion of his life. Fitzmaurice-Kelly discusses the historical context surrounding de León, his education at influential universities, and the challenges he faced, including his contentious relationships with colleagues and opponents. The narrative highlights de León's intellectual prowess, his dedication to his work, and the rigorous legal environment of the time as he navigated accusations that challenged both his teachings and his faith. The author argues for a more nuanced understanding of de León, contrasting the idealized version often perpetuated in legends with a more realistic and detailed portrait based on historical documents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fitzmaurice-Kelly, James, 1858-1923
EBook No.: 16148
Published: Jun 29, 2005
Downloads: 120
Language: English
Subject: León, Luis de, 1527-1591
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 21021316
Title: Fray Luis de León: A Biographical Fragment
Note: Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Stan Goodman, Pilar Somoza and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Fray Luis de León: A Biographical Fragment" by James Fitzmaurice-Kelly is a biographical account likely written in the early 20th century. This text provides insights into the life and contributions of Luis de León, a prominent figure in Spanish literature, particularly known for his poetry and theological scholarship. The author intends to correct misconceptions about de León, portraying him not just as an acclaimed poet, but also as a complex individual marked by both moral courage and human flaws. The opening of the work sets the tone for understanding Luis de León's character and his struggles, particularly his trial by the Inquisition, which frames a significant portion of his life. Fitzmaurice-Kelly discusses the historical context surrounding de León, his education at influential universities, and the challenges he faced, including his contentious relationships with colleagues and opponents. The narrative highlights de León's intellectual prowess, his dedication to his work, and the rigorous legal environment of the time as he navigated accusations that challenged both his teachings and his faith. The author argues for a more nuanced understanding of de León, contrasting the idealized version often perpetuated in legends with a more realistic and detailed portrait based on historical documents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fitzmaurice-Kelly, James, 1858-1923
EBook No.: 16148
Published: Jun 29, 2005
Downloads: 120
Language: English
Subject: León, Luis de, 1527-1591
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.