CHRISTOVAL DE CASTILLEJO
\kɹˈɪstuːvə͡l də kˌastɪlˈiːd͡ʒə͡ʊ], \kɹˈɪstuːvəl də kˌastɪlˈiːdʒəʊ], \k_ɹ_ˈɪ_s_t_uː_v_əl d_ə k_ˌa_s_t_ɪ_l_ˈiː_dʒ_əʊ]\
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The last representative of the ancient Spanish poetry (1490-1556); born at Ciudad Rodrigo. He opposed the introduction of Italian styles into the poetry of Spain, and justified his opposition by demonstrating in his own work the competence of the traditional styles of Spain for the expression of all moods and all sentiments. His satiric vein, especially in the "Dialogue on the Condition of Women" and the "Sermon on Loves", offended both clergy and laity.
By Charles Dudley Warner
