Diego Jiménez de Enciso facts for kids

Diego Jiménez de Enciso (born 1585, died 1634) was an important Spanish writer of plays. He lived during a special time in Spanish history called the Spanish Golden Age, known for its amazing art and literature.

Many famous writers of his time, like Miguel de Cervantes and Lope de Vega, greatly admired Diego Jiménez de Enciso. Another writer, Juan Pérez de Montalbán, even said that Enciso was a perfect example for anyone who wanted to write great plays.

In 1860, a list of Spanish plays was made by Cayetano Barrera. This list included 11 plays written by Enciso. Three of his plays were published many times: "El Príncipe Don Cárlos", "La Mayor Hazaña del Emperador Cárlos Quinto", and "Los Médicis de Florencia". Today, you can easily read "Los Médicis de Florencia" in a collection called "La Biblioteca de Autores Españoles".

Diego Jiménez de Enciso's Plays

Enciso had a special way of writing historical plays. He believed that plays about history should stick very closely to the real facts. He used well-known historical books and records to make his stories seem very real and believable.

His Writing Style

Diego Jiménez de Enciso used many different styles in his writing. However, he often used a type of line called a hendecasyllable. This is a line of poetry that has 11 syllables.

His plays are known for their serious and grand style. They usually have simple plots, which makes them easy to follow. He also used language that sounded impressive and powerful.

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