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Alonso de Ercilla
AuthorBooks · Second hand1533-1594
Alonso de Ercilla y Zúñiga was a Spanish soldier and poet, born in Madrid. While in Chile (1556–63) he fought against the Araucanians (Mapuche), and there he began the epic poem La Araucana, considered one of the greatest epics of the Spanish Golden Age. This heroic work in 37 cantos is divided into three parts, published in 1569, 1578, and 1589. It celebrates both the violence of the conquistadors and the courage of the Araucanians.
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Birth
1533
Death
1594
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Alonso de Ercilla was a multifaceted author who balanced his life as a soldier and explorer with his passion for poetry.
His masterpiece, La Araucana, is a fundamental pillar of poetic narrative regarding the history of Chile.
Born in Madrid in 1533, Ercilla lived a life marked by adventure and service to the Spanish crown.
Throughout his career, he wrote a total of 59 works exploring historical and epic themes.
His literary legacy is noted for masterfully portraying the conflicts and culture of the Araucanía region.