| Author |
Vega, Garcilaso de la, 1503-1536 |
| Editor |
Navarro Tomás, Tomás, 1884-1979 |
| LoC No. |
17021007
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| Title |
Obras
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| Original Publication |
Spain: Ediciones de La Lectura,1911.
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| Series Title |
Clásicos castellanos [3]
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Obras" by Garcilaso de la Vega is a collection of poetic works written in the early 16th century. This body of work reflects the transition toward Renaissance humanism in Spain, showcasing both the thematic concerns and stylistic innovations of its time. The collection includes various forms of poetry such as sonnets, elegies, and eclogues that express love, loss, and the nuances of human experience. The opening of "Obras" features an introduction to Garcilaso's life, highlighting his noble upbringing, military exploits, and connections to the court. It sets the stage for a deep exploration of his themes, particularly in the initial eclogue, which introduces two shepherds, Salicio and Nemoroso. They express their sorrows through lyrical lamentations, emphasizing themes of unrequited love and the melancholic beauty of nature. Through rich imagery and emotive language, the eclogue immerses readers into the pastoral world, inviting them to experience the characters' emotional struggles intimately. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Spanish poetry -- Classical period, 1500-1700
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68131 |
| Release Date |
May 20, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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