famous Spanish playwright Lope de Vega, whose biography is full of many adventures, lived a long life and achieved success in the literary field.He loved many women (and they, in turn, were loyal to him), doing things you love, and not give up, no matter what difficulty or offers him a life.
Childhood and adolescence
writer Lope de Vega was born in Madrid on November 25, 1562 to a wealthy family.The boy's father came from a peasant family, but because of his ability could become a wealthy man.Therefore, he was able to give his son a good education, and even buy him a patent for a title of nobility.
Already in childhood, the boy began to show a penchant for the humanities.According to the author, he began to write and translate texts of other writers too early, with eleven years.The father sent his son to study at a Jesuit school, after which he went to university.
The University of the Future venerable Spanish writer studied during the period from 1577 by 1581, but in the end it did not manage to finish it.
Exile
At the age of 21, t. E. In 1583, Lope de Vega was a member of a hike to the Azores.When he returned, he continued to work as a secretary of the rich aristocrats, although by this time he was a playwright, known in the whole of Spain.
1588 was a landmark in the biography of the writer, because this is the year he was imprisoned, after which he was expelled from Madrid for 10 years.The reason for his imprisonment was an insult to a high-ranking nobleman.The writer was forced to go to Valencia, which took with him his faithful companion, Isabel de Urbina, who later became his wife.In the same year luminary medieval Spanish drama went to hike the Spanish Armada, and then settled with his ladylove.
While in Valencia, Lope de Vega learned a lot of new knowledge from local playwrights.In his works, he was given to unite together all the techniques that he owned before with features Valencian drama.As a result, he even created a treatise in verse, in which he outlined his views on the dramatic progressive system.
Life
Lope de Vega, whose biography is replete with a variety of significant events was a very passionate nature and gave his heart to many women.
Elena Osorio
this woman writer and associated long-term relationship.But they came to an end, because the woman led an immoral life, changing one lover after another, and at one point in his poems enraged de Vega ridiculed his chosen one and her family, using not the most pleasant epithets.For the "defamation" of the author expelled from Madrid.
Isabel de Urbina
Probably the most important woman in the life of the famous playwright was his charming companion, Isabel de Urbina, who, as noted above, voluntarily left his hometown and went into exile for a favorite.But all is not simply added, because it is not a legitimate wife of the writer, and Isabel's parents were ardent opponents before marriage.That is why they filed a lawsuit against de Vega, which was closed as soon as the girl was his lawful wife.Isabel occupied an important place not only in the writer's life, but also in his work.Lope de Vega love it wrote in his dramas, which appeared under the name of Isabel Belis.But it was not to the couple live a long and happy life.In 1590, Isabel died, which was one of the most serious losses for de Vega.Unfortunately, the children of the marriage and left, as both children died in infancy.
second marriage
term of exile came to its end, and the Lope de Vega, drama that can benefit from links, returned to his native Madrid.But it turned out to be short-lived triumph on this occasion, as he soon found himself back in the courtroom as the accused in the case of cohabitation with the widow, that was indecent at the time.
After the trial has been terminated, but the writer has decided not to remain a bachelor for a long time, and married a second time in 1604.But this has not proved a happy marriage: the wife of de Vega and his son were killed.
March Nevares
beloved playwright began last March Nevares, who devoted himself entirely to the writer, and even divorced her husband for him.These relationships were very long, but, unfortunately, and this time it ended very sadly.Marta and Lope de Vega lived together for fifteen years, but after a long illness muse of the writer died, leaving him alone.
Church
save enough little information regarding the religious beliefs of the writer, but a few things remain unchanged.
In 1609, the author was able to get the title of "approximate to the Inquisition," which shielded him from any blame on the part of the church.By the way, it has become possible with the help of a patron and mentor de Vega, the Duc de Secca, with whom he worked as a secretary.
In 1614, the writer became a priest, and thirteen years later - a doctor of theology.This high title was no accident they received, and to write a dramatic work, dedicated to the current Pope.
Aging
Lope de Vega, whose works have been awarded the highest praise, continued to write to old age.According to various sources, his creative heritage consists of 1,500 to 2,000 pieces, of which have survived no more than 600. The last comedy writer wrote a year before his death, and the last poem - a few days.Over the past few years, the writer tried to atone for his sins, and therefore led ascetic life and spent much time in prayer.He left the world August 27, 1635.At the funeral of playwright monk gathered many colleagues in the creative shop and admirers.
Creativity
writer became famous mainly thanks to his dramatic works, but, despite this, are worthy of attention and his poems, odes and elegies, in which he put all his talent and love of art.De Vega sought to depict all the important features of contemporary life, but he did it in his,
relaxed manner.
For example, describing historical events, he did not try to detail the specific facts and perpetuate the glory of his homeland and its people.A vivid example is the comedy "Famous Women of Asturias," in which the writer used the dialect even appropriate to convey the most naturalistic feat of the people.
Subject Spanish-Christian monarchy was a favorite for the Lope de Vega.The works in which he portrays the inhabitants of Castile, full of both simple scenes from everyday life, and the fight against the Muslims.The most striking instances of exposing the historical features of the area are the "King thrown into the abyss" and "innocent blood."In both dramas it is the kings who have suffered punishment for their unjust acts.
Subjects
In his work, the author touches upon a variety of topics.Book Lope de Vega adventure, coloring and various dramatic situations.So, in the drama "The Star of Seville" actors have to go through many trials, but the author only makes their life more tragic, causing reach the top of happiness and then falling into the abyss of pain and suffering.
Surprisingly, the playwright turned his attention to Russian history.In one of the works of Lope de Vega, excerpts from which were used by many critics, it is a False Dmitry.The play "The Grand Duke of Moscow" tells about the life and fate of the prince.Less well-known to a wide circle of readers, but still worthy of attention are the spiritual and philosophical drama.
most famous work of the writer can be called the play "Dog in the manger."As for the title, it is considered that the very expression "dog in the manger" can be interpreted as a synonym for a person who does not enjoy any good, but you can not do both.The comedy tells the story of the relationship aristocrat named Diana and her secretary Teodoro.Given its position, Diana can not allow their relations with the secretary, but does not allow him to be happy with another woman.All these intrigues, which involved and a lot of minor characters, translate into a comic story about class prejudices.
Lope de Vega is significantly affected not only the Spanish drama, but also to the development of world literature.He was able to combine in his work a lot of motives, to create an amazing image and show contemporary life without embellishment.That is why his works are still popular and in demand.
