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Ruiz, Juan
1282
1349
Hita, Juan Ruiz, Arcipreste de
Hita, Arcipreste de
Cisneros, Juan Ruiz de
Cejador y Frauca, Julio
1864
1927
Frauca, Julio Cejador y
Cejador, Julio
Clásicos Castellanos: Libro de Buen Amor
Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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"Clásicos Castellanos: Libro de Buen Amor" by Juan Ruiz is a significant literary work from the 14th century. This book is recognized as a poetic satirical masterpiece that blends various genres, including lyricism and drama, reflecting the struggles of human emotions through the eyes of its main character, the Arcipreste. The text aims to explore the complexities of love, both spiritual and carnal, while critiquing societal norms pertaining to morality and relationships. The opening of "Libro de Buen Amor" presents an invocation where the Arcipreste beseeches God for grace to compose his work. He sets the tone for this exploration through a series of prayers, asking for divine assistance in delivering wisdom and understanding to his audience. The text hints at both a playful and serious engagement with themes of love and morality, establishing the character of the Arcipreste as both pious and human, wrestling between the calls of divine love and worldly desires. It suggests a satirical examination of clerical life and love, embodying both humor and depth, as the protagonist contemplates his own experiences and intentions in the tumultuous landscape of 14th-century society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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