by Juan Ruiz · Ediciones Cátedra · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788437610115
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«Libro de buen amor» is the medieval poem by Juan Ruiz, Archpriest of Hita, published by Ediciones Cátedra in paperback (736 pages, in Spanish).
A 14th-century verse work in which the author strings together amorous episodes, fables and moral digressions with irony. It alternates satirical tone with serious reflection, and parody of learned genres with popular voice, creating a mocking and ambiguous portrait of medieval society.
Annotated edition by Alberto Blecua, with variants from the manuscripts and editions in appendix and notes. Letras Hispánicas collection.
Recommended for students of Spanish literature and for readers who want to approach one of the medieval classics in a philological edition.
Juan Ruiz, known as the Archpriest of Hita, was a medieval Castilian poet. He is best known for his ribald, earthy poem, El Libro de buen amor.
