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“When so many men go to the dogs, why should not a poet devote himself to the cats? Has not a cat frequently consoled us for the ingratitude of princes and the inconstancy of fortune?”

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Lope de Vega
Lope de Vega

Lope de Vega, a renowned Spanish playwright, is often hailed as the father of Spanish drama. Born on November 25, 1562, and died on August 27, 1635, Vega's extensive body of work, numbering over 400 plays, has had a profound impact on the development of drama both in Spain and around the world. more

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