Barbadillo, Alphonsus Jerom De Salas

, born at Madrid, died about 1630, composed several comedies highly applauded in Spain. His style, being pure and elegant, contributed greatly to the improvement of the Spanish language. His theatrical pieces are lively, and abound in moral sentiments. There is likewise, by him, the adventures of don Diego de Noche, 1624, 8vo. 2

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Moreri. Antonio Bibf. Hisp;