Las lágrimas de Angélica
work by Barahona de Soto
Also known as: “Primera parte de la Angélica”
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Las lágrimas de Angélica is a Spanish poem by Luis Barahona de Soto, written in 1586. It is also known as Primera parte de la Angélica. The poem is a continuation of the story of Angelica and Medoro, featured in Ludovico Ariosto's epic poem Orlando furioso.1
Barahona de Soto was a poet and physician who lived in Spain during the 16th century. His poem gained recognition partly due to praise from his friend, the renowned writer Miguel de Cervantes, who mentioned it in his famous work Don Quixote.1
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