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Juan del Encina


 

Juan del Encina (1469-ca. 1533), often called the founder of Spanish drama, was born in 1469 near Salamanca, probably at Enemas. On leaving the University of Salamanca he became a member of the household of the second Duke of Alva.

Selected Works

  • Triunfo de la fama (1492)
  • Cancionero de Palacio (1496)
  • Tan buen ganadico (1496)
  • Más vale trocar (1496)
  • Plácida y Victoriano (1513)
  • Églogas