Sebastián de Horozco facts for kids

Sebastián de Horozco was a talented writer from Spain who lived a long time ago, from 1510 to 1579 or 1580. He was known for writing poems and plays during a special time in Spanish history called the Spanish Golden Age. He was born in a city called Toledo.

A Writer from the Spanish Golden Age

The Spanish Golden Age was a period in history when Spain created amazing art, literature, and drama. It was a time of great creativity and new ideas. Sebastián de Horozco was an important part of this exciting era. He spent his life writing different kinds of works, especially plays and poems.

What Did He Write?

Sebastián de Horozco was a playwright, which means he wrote plays for people to watch. He also wrote poetry, which is a way of expressing ideas and feelings through beautiful words and rhythm. His works often told stories or shared important messages.

His Plays and Dramatic Works

Sebastián de Horozco wrote several plays that were performed during his time. These plays were often called Representaciones or Coloquios. They were like the TV shows or movies of his day, bringing stories to life for audiences. Here are some of his well-known dramatic works:

• Representación de la famosa historia de Ruth (A play about the famous story of Ruth)
• Representación de la parábola de San Mateo (A play about the parable from Saint Matthew)
• Representación de la historia evangélica del capitulo nono de San Juan (A play about the Gospel story from the ninth chapter of Saint John)
• Coloquio de la muerte con todas las edades y estados (A dialogue about death with all ages and social classes)
• Un Entremés que hizo el author a ruego de una monja parienta suya evangelista” (A short play the author wrote at the request of a nun, his relative, who was an evangelist)

See also

In Spanish: Sebastián de Horozco para niños