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Fábula del Genil

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The Fábula del Genil is a long poem by Pedro de Espinosa, a Spanish poet and editor of the anthology Flores de poetas ilustres de España (1605). Espinosa's poetry, including the Fábula del Genil, reflects Baroque influences with its ornate language and esoteric subtleties. The poem is considered a good example of the Baroque style, incorporating traditional themes like the love of nature and classical mythology. Pedro de Espinosa was born in 1578 and died in 1650.1

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