Jorge Manrique
Jorge Manrique was a Spanish poet, born in 1440 in Paredes de Nava, Castile, and died in 1479. He is best known for his work 'Coplas por la muerte de su padre' (Stanzas about the Death of His Father), which is considered one of the greatest elegies written in Spanish literature. His poetry is marked by the themes of life, death, and the fleeting nature of fame and fortune, reflecting the philosophical and moralistic currents of his time. Manrique's verses combine traditional medieval forms with Renaissance humanism, and his work had a significant influence on Spanish literature.
Books
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1. Coplas por la muerte de su padre
"Coplas por la muerte de su padre" is a collection of elegiac verses written in memory of the author's father. The poems explore themes of mortality, the fleeting nature of life, and the inevitability of death. The author uses his personal grief as a platform to delve into philosophical reflections, ultimately presenting a stoic acceptance of death as a natural part of life. The work is widely regarded as one of the greatest achievements in Spanish poetry.
