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Quevedo

Definition

Quevedo refers to Francisco de Quevedo y Villegas, one of Spain's most prominent poets from the Golden Age. His writing style is known for its satirical tone, sharp wit, and critical commentary on society.

Related terms

Satire: A genre of literature that uses irony or humor to ridicule human vices or shortcomings in order to provoke change or expose societal issues.

Conceptismo: A literary movement popularized by Quevedo that emphasizes concise expression through puns, paradoxes, and wordplay.

Petrarchism: A poetic tradition inspired by Italian poet Petrarch that focuses on themes of unrequited love and idealized beauty often seen in Quevedo's sonnets.

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  • AP Spanish Literature - Unit 3 Overview: El Siglo XVII

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