Spanish Literature in the 15th Century: Key Authors
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The Marquis of Santillana
The Marquis of Santillana was a great promoter of 15th-century culture. Besides his literary work, the Marquis was interested in investigation and criticism, and he elaborated a history of Spanish literature, as well as the first book of Castilian proverbs. Throughout his life, he surrounded himself with intellectuals and humanists, such as his secretary, Juan de Mena. All that kept him abreast of literary fashions and trends, especially Italian. In this sense, the Marquis of Santillana is considered the introducer of Italian forms in Spain. To him should be attributed the first sonnets in Castilian, a hitherto unknown composition, and that a century later would be the favorite of Renaissance poets. His work, 42 Sonnets
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