Knowra Spanish literature Spanish literature Spanish literature comprises literary works written in Spanish, from medieval poetry and prose to contemporary writing across the Spanish-speaking world.
Cantar de mio Cid : An anonymous medieval Castilian epic poem about the exploits of the knight Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar. Its heroic verse is among the earliest major works of Castilian literature.
Medieval Spanish literature : Literature in the Iberian Romance languages produced during the Middle Ages, including early Castilian works. It contains the earliest surviving foundations of writing in Spanish.
Spanish language : A Romance language that developed from spoken Latin and is now used across Spain and the Americas. It unites works from countries with distinct histories and literary institutions.
Catalan literature : Literature written in Catalan, a Romance language spoken chiefly in northeastern Spain and nearby regions. It developed alongside Spanish literature but belongs to a distinct language tradition.
Miguel de Cervantes : A Spanish writer best known for Don Quixote, published in two parts in 1605 and 1615. His novel became a defining work of Spanish prose and world literature.
La Celestina : A late fifteenth-century Spanish work in dialogue, attributed to Fernando de Rojas, about courtship, deception, and desire. Its hybrid form bridges medieval drama and the Renaissance novel.
Alfonso X of Castile : A thirteenth-century king of Castile and León who sponsored legal, historical, scientific, and literary works in Castilian. His court elevated Castilian prose as a language of scholarship and rule.
Castilian literature : Literature written in Castilian, the historical variety that became standard Spanish. The tradition began chiefly in Castilian before Spanish writing spread across continents.
Galician literature : Literature written in Galician, a Romance language spoken chiefly in Galicia in northwestern Spain. Its history overlaps with Spain's literary institutions without being Spanish-language literature.
Lope de Vega : A prolific Spanish playwright and poet who helped shape the theater of the Golden Age. His popular comedies transformed Spanish stage conventions.
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