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LoC No.: 21009765

Title: 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

Note: Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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.)

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.)

Author: Vega, Garcilaso de la, 1503-1536

Translator: Wiffen, Jeremiah Holmes, 1792-1836

EBook No.: 49410

Published: Jul 10, 2015

Downloads: 195

Language: English

Subject: Spanish poetry -- History and criticism

Subject: Spanish poetry -- 16th century -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 21009765

Title: 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

Note: Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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.)

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.)

Author: Vega, Garcilaso de la, 1503-1536

Translator: Wiffen, Jeremiah Holmes, 1792-1836

EBook No.: 49410

Published: Jul 10, 2015

Downloads: 195

Language: English

Subject: Spanish poetry -- History and criticism

Subject: Spanish poetry -- 16th century -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.