Francisco de Quevedo

Writer

Francisco de Quevedo was a prominent Spanish writer of the Baroque era, a master of the literary style known as Conceptismo. Born into a noble family with close ties to the royal court, he was a skilled poet, satirist, and political writer. His works are characterized by their linguistic complexity, sharp wit, and profound pessimism, often critiquing the society of his time. Quevedo's most famous novel, 'El Buscón,' remains a cornerstone of picaresque literature, while his poetry explores themes of love, death, and the passage of time.

Sep 14, 1580 - Sep 08, 1645 Spanish 20 Quotes

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