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VIRUS, CHRISTOBAL DE (1550?-1615?) , Spanish dramatist and poet, was born
Valencia
middle
century , joined the army, fought at Lepanto, and retired to his native place with the rank of captain shortly before 1586. The first-fruit of his leisure was El Monserrate (1587), a dull poem on a repulsive subject which had the honour of being praised by Cervantes, and of being reprinted in 16o1. Shortly afterwards Virues returned to Italy
Dido
late
Vega , and his methods were out of fashion before his plays were printed; yet he is an interesting figure, chiefly because of the very extravagances which destroy the effect of his best scenes.End of Article: VIRUS, CHRISTOBAL DE (1550?-1615?) If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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