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Poems

by Luis de Góngora y Argote

All students of Spanish literature read some of Gongora's poems. No Spanish poet is greater or more rewarding, but few are as difficult for the beginner. Many a student has tripped and given up at the second or third hurdle. It would be too much to say that at last Professor Jones has made Gongora easy; but he has certainly made him more accessible. A long introduction deals briefly with Gongora's life, and then gives solid critical guidance to the poems. - Jacket flap.