Gil Vicente (1470?-1540?)

<p>A biography and critical study of Gil Vicente (c. 1465 - c. 1536) considered the chief Portuguese playwright and poet of the Renaissance. This work by Jacintho Ignacio de Brito Rebello examines Vicente's life and literary contributions.</p> <p>Gil Vicente is often called the father of Portuguese drama composing plays in both Portuguese and Spanish and is considered Portugal's greatest playwright. His works reflect the transition from medieval to Renaissance influences. This study explores the historical and cultural contexts that shaped Vicente's dramatic works offering valuable insights into the playwright's enduring legacy and influence on Portuguese literature. Readers interested in the history of theater Portuguese literature and the Renaissance period will find this biography an informative and engaging resource.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>