Alonso Jerónimo de Salas Barbadillo facts for kids
Alonso Jerónimo de Salas Barbadillo (born around 1580 – died 10 July 1635) was a Spanish novelist and playwright. He was born in Madrid, Spain. He later studied in Alcalá de Henares and Valladolid.
Early Life and Education
Alonso Jerónimo de Salas Barbadillo grew up in Madrid, the capital of Spain. He received his education in two important Spanish cities. These were Alcalá de Henares and Valladolid. This education helped him become a skilled writer.
His Important Works
Salas Barbadillo wrote many interesting books and plays. His first known work was a poem called La Patrona de Madrid restituida (1609). This poem was about faith.
One of his most famous works is La Hija de Celestina (1612). This book told stories about clever characters who lived by their wits. It was later reprinted with a new title, La Ingeniosa Elena.
He also wrote several other popular stories and plays. Some of his best-known works include:
- El Cavallero puntual (1614) – This means 'The Punctual Gentleman'.
- La Casa de placer honesto (1620) – This translates to 'The House of Honest Pleasure'.
- Don Diego de Noche (1623) – Meaning 'Don Diego of the Night'.
- El Curioso y fabio Alexandro (1634) – This book was a funny collection of character descriptions.
Later Life and Legacy
Alonso Jerónimo de Salas Barbadillo passed away in Madrid on 10 July 1635. He lived a life dedicated to writing.
His stories were very popular. Some of his works were even translated into English and French. A French writer named Paul Scarron used La Ingeniosa Elena as inspiration for his own play, Hypocrites.
Experts have praised his writing. The Encyclopædia Britannica said he was very popular because of his funny writing style. They also noted his creative ideas and clear way of writing.
See also
In Spanish: Alonso Jerónimo de Salas Barbadillo para niños
