Parnaso Español facts for kids

The Parnaso Español (which means "Spanish Parnassus") is a very important collection of poems. Its full name is Parnaso Español: colección de poesías escogidas de los más célebres poetas castellanos. This means "Spanish Parnassus: a collection of chosen poems from the most famous Spanish poets." It is like a special book that gathers many great poems in one place.

This collection was put together by a person named Juan José López de Sedano. It came out in nine separate books, called volumes. These books were published over several years, from 1768 to 1778.

Who Published the Parnaso Español?

The first five books of the Parnaso Español were printed by Joaquín Ibarra. He did this because Antonio de Sancha asked him to. Later, Antonio de Sancha opened his own printing press. He then printed the last four books of the collection himself.

Famous Poets in the Collection

The Parnaso Español includes poems from many well-known Spanish writers. These poets lived at different times and wrote in various styles. This collection helped to preserve their works for future generations. It also allowed many people to read these poems together for the first time.

Here are some of the famous poets whose works are in the collection:

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In Spanish: Parnaso Español para niños