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Juan de Mena
AuthorBooks · Second hand1411-1456
Juan de Mena (1411–1456) was one of the most significant Spanish poets of the fifteenth century. He was highly regarded at the court of Juan II de Castilla, who appointed him veinticuatro of Córdoba, secretario de cartas latinas and cronista real. His works show the influence of Renaissance humanism and place him in the period of transition in Spain from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
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About Juan de Mena
Birth
1411
Death
1456
First book
1438
Years writing
588
Juan de Mena (1411–1456) was one of the most significant Spanish poets of the fifteenth century. He was highly regarded at the court of Juan II de Castilla, who appointed him veinticuatro of Córdoba, secretario de cartas latinas and cronista real. His works show the influence of Renaissance humanism and place him in the period of transition in Spain from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
Juan de Mena was born in Córdoba in 1411 and became a key figure in 15th-century Spanish poetry.
His most famous work, Laberinto de Fortuna, is a fundamental pillar of medieval Castilian literature.
Throughout his life, he wrote a total of 41 works exploring both poetry and Latin literature.
He was a versatile author who cultivated diverse genres, from songs to critical commentaries and allegorical works.
His literary legacy continues to be studied today as an essential bridge between classical tradition and modern literature.
