égloga

Spanish literature

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contribution of Encina

  • In Juan del Encina

    …the court a number of églogas (short pastoral plays) incorporating music. Eight of his plays and most of his poetry were collected and published in Cancionero in 1496. Thereafter Encina lived much in Italy; he visited Rome at least three times, gaining various ecclesiastical posts and seeking the patronage of…

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