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About Juan Meléndez Valdés

Birth

1754

Death

1817

Biography

Juan Meléndez Valdés was a Spanish neoclassical poet.

Juan Meléndez Valdés is recognized as one of the most prominent poets of the Spanish Enlightenment.

Under the pseudonym Batilo, the author cultivated a refined lyricism that marked a milestone in his time.

Born in Ribera del Fresno in 1754, his work reflects the sensibility and thought of 18th-century Spain.

In addition to his literary career, he held important political positions that influenced his worldview.

His poetic legacy, comprising 27 works, remains a fundamental reference for understanding Spanish high poetry.