Gaspar Gil Polo
Gaspar Gil Polo (* around 1535 in Valencia , † 1591 in Barcelona ) was a Spanish writer .
He continued the unfinished shepherd novel Diana by Jorge de Montemayor after his death. In 1564 the sequel appeared under the title Diana enamorada and achieved a far higher reputation than the original.
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SURNAME | Gil Polo, Gaspar |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Spanish poet and singer |
DATE OF BIRTH | around 1535 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Valencia |
DATE OF DEATH | 1591 |
Place of death | Barcelona |