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The cuaderna v\u00eda is a verse form, or stanza, that was prominent in Castilian literature, particularly within the mester de clerec\u00eda poetic mode from the mid-13th to the 14th centuries. This mode was characterized by its scholarly and written nature, distinguishing it from the oral mester de juglar\u00eda. The cuaderna v\u00eda, meaning "fourfold way," is its most common metrical structure. It is known for its metrical regularity, diverse scholarly themes, narrative style, and didactic purpose, often drawing from Latin sources. Prominent representatives of this school include Gonzalo de Berceo and Juan Ruiz.1

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  1. mester de clerecĂ­a
  2. redondilla
  3. Spanish literature - New critical approaches
  4. Spanish literature - Poetry

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