Antonio Lo Frasso facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Antonio Lo Frasso
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| Born | 1540 Alghero
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| Died | 1600 Cagliari
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| Nationality | Sardinian |
| Occupation | poet, writer, soldier |
Antonio Lo Frasso (born in Alghero, Sardinia around 1540 – died in Cagliari around 1600) was a Sardinian poet, writer, and soldier. He is famous for writing Los diez libros de Fortuna de Amor. This book was even mentioned by Miguel de Cervantes in his famous novel, Don Quixote.
About Antonio Lo Frasso
Most of what we know about Antonio Lo Frasso comes from his own writings. He described himself as a "Sardinian soldier from the town of Alghero."
He faced a difficult situation that forced him to leave his home in Sardinia. He then found safety in Barcelona between 1565 and 1571.
In Barcelona, he published his first book in 1571. It was called Los mil y dozientos consejos y avisos discretos sobre los siete grados y estamentos de nuestra humana vida. Later, he published El verdadero discurso de la victoria. This book was about his experiences during the important Battle of Lepanto.
However, Lo Frasso is best known for his pastoral novel, Los diez libros de Fortuna de Amor. This book was likely inspired by the works of the Neapolitan writer Jacopo Sannazzaro. He also wrote poems, including sonnets and octaves, in the Sardinian language. This shows he knew other Sardinian writers like Gerolamo Araolla and Giovanni Francesco Fara.
His Main Works
Here are some of Antonio Lo Frasso's most important books:
- Los mil y dozientos consejos y avisos discretos sobre los siete grados y estamentos de nuestra humana vida, published in Barcelona, 1571.
- El verdadero discurso de la gloriosa victoria, published in Barcelona, 1571.
- Los diez libros de Fortuna de Amor, published in Barcelona, 1573, and later in London, 1740.
See Also
In Spanish: Antonio de Lofraso para niños
