Born in Córdoba to a noble family, Góngora was known as an aficionado of card playing and bullfighting from his early years. He ended up being a priest!| Spain Then and Now
A summary of the important innovations introduced by Garcilaso (and his friend Boscan) to Spanish poetry from Italy. Verse forms. metre, imagery and ideas.| Spain Then and Now
Spain's Golden Age literature is remarkable for its quality and innovations What do you know of the poetry, drama and prose fiction of the period?| Spain Then and Now
Survey of Fray Luis's life. His works in Spanish. Importance of spreading the Bible's message to ordinary people.. Intellectual curiosity. Defence of Spanish.| Spain Then and Now