Fray Luis de León (Cuenca, Spain, 1527 - 1591) was a Spanish Agustinian friar. In 1561 he obtained a chair in Theology at the University of Salamanca.
His major works in prose are:
-The Perfect Wife. It advises all young women on the proper behavior and duties of a married woman.
-The Names of Christ, a guide to the layman about the essential principles of the Church.
-A translation of Song of Songs. He was denounced to the Inquisition for translating it and he was imprisoned for four years.
-A Commentary on the Book of Job, to make the Scripture available to those who could not read Latin.
His most important poetry work are twenty-three poems, among them:
-The Life Removed, about the peace, happiness, and liberty assured to those who travel the hidden path.
-Ode to Salinas, written for his friend Francisco de Salinas.
Rate and comment
