The soldier Garcilaso de la Vega was the most influential poet to introduce Italian Renaissance verse forms, poetic techniques and themes to Spain. Inspired by the metres of Petrarch, Boccaccio and Sannazzaro, Garcilaso was a consummate craftsman, who elevated the lyrical quality of Spanish verse. His works were quickly accepted as classics and largely determined the course of poetry throughout Spain's Golden Age. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents Garcilaso's complete works in English and Spanish, with illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Garcilaso's life and works
* Concise introduction to Garcilaso's life and poetry
* Features J. H. Wiffen's 1823 verse translation
* Excellent formatting of the poems
* Includes the original Spanish text
* Special Dual Spanish and English text of the sonnets — ideal for students
* Easily locate the poems you want to read
* Features two resources, including a biography— discover Garcilaso's literary life

CONTENTS:

The Life and Poetry of Garcilaso de la Vega
Brief Introduction: Garcilaso de la Vega
The Works of Garcilasso de la Vega, Surnamed the Prince of Castilian Poets

Original Spanish Text
Contents of the Spanish Text
Dual Spanish and English Text: The Sonnets

The Resources
Life of Garcilasso (1823) by J. H. Wiffen
Essay on Spanish Poetry (1823) by J. H. Wiffen