Books by Alfonso de Valdés

AuthorBooks · Second hand1490-1532

Alfonso de Valdés was a Spanish humanist, who worked at the chancellery of the Emperor Charles V. He was the twin brother of Juan de Valdés.

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La vida de Lazarillo de Tormes, y de sus fortunas y adversidades

4.4

Author: Alfonso de Valdés

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$16.51

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Diálogo de Mercurio y Carón

3.9

Author: Alfonso de Valdés

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$16.51$21.33

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Diálogo de las cosas ocurridas en Roma

4.6

Author: Alfonso de Valdés

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Diálogo de Mercurio y Carón

4.3

Author: Alfonso de Valdés

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$16.51$166.00

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Diálogo de Mercurio y Carón

4.6

Author: Alfonso de Valdés

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$16.51$195.00

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Diálogo de la lengua. Diálogo de las cosas acaecidas en Roma

4.5

Author: Juan de Valdés, Alfonso de Valdés

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About Alfonso de Valdés

Birth

1490

Death

1532

Biography

Alfonso de Valdés was a Spanish humanist, who worked at the chancellery of the Emperor Charles V. He was the twin brother of Juan de Valdés.

Alfonso de Valdés was a prominent Spanish humanist born in Cuenca who left an indelible mark on Spanish thought.

His most famous work, the Dialogue of Mercury and Charon, is a fundamental piece of Renaissance literature.

As a theologian and philosopher, he successfully combined his intellectual work with an active political career.

His writings offer a unique perspective on key historical events of the 16th century, such as the Sack of Rome.

Throughout his life, this prolific author wrote a total of 18 works exploring themes of history and social thought.

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