Francisco de Quevedo

Francisco Gómez de Quevedo y Villegas (born September 17, 1580 - September 8, 1645) was a Spanish writer during the Siglo de Oro. The son of noble parents, he was born in Madrid and his poetry appeared in an anthology by Pedro de Espinosa, Flores de poetas ilustres ("Flowers by Illustrious Poets") (1605); however, his complete works were not published until after his death. Written in the style of the Baroque period, Espinosa's anthology discussed the problems with Quevedo's metaphysical and love poems, and the mocking nature of his sonnets.

See also

• List of famous Spanish Authors
• List of Spanish language poets