by Arcipreste de Hita · Austral · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788467028713
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The 'Libro de Buen Amor' is a seminal work of Spanish medieval literature, written by Juan Ruiz, Archpriest of Hita. Structured as a fictional autobiographical account of love, this book portrays a tolerant and pluralistic era, revealing the conflict between Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures. The work's brilliance lies in its multiple levels of meaning, presenting a rich and ambivalent perspective of the narrator, who is both priest and sinner, oscillating between religious didacticism and pagan enjoyment.
