ABSTRACT
From examination of Francisco de la Torre's poems, one can infer that Quevedo had lived in Italy, studied the poets of that country closely, and knew some of the Latin lyric writers. By its style the poetry of Torre seems to date from the 1580's. Luis de Leon is discussed more fully among the mystic writers; the authors speak only of his poetry. Andalusians are characterized by brilliancy of imagination, rich and bold metaphors, rhetorical style, studied and often labored subtlety of expression; all qualities which easily find a place in lyric poetry. The Historia general de Espana hasta Carlos V is lost. Besides, the authors know that much of Herrera's poetry disappeared after his death. His great aim was to guide the Spanish lyric toward nobler and loftier themes, and to enrich it with a more brilliant dress, so that in every branch it might rival the poetry of the classics and the Italians.
