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The Works of Don Francisco De Quevedo

The Works of Don Francisco De Quevedo

Francisco De Quevedo

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Historia
ISBN:
9781020386749
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Francisco de Quevedo was one of the most important literary figures of the Spanish Golden Age. This collection brings together some of his most famous works, including the picaresque novel The Life of Paul, the Spanish Sharper and the philosophical treatise A Treatise of All Things. Quevedo’s writing is marked by its wit, erudition, and incisive social commentary. Anyone with an interest in Spanish literature or the history of ideas will find much to appreciate in this volume.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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