“La Diana†by Jorge de Montemayor, originally published in the 16th century, is a foundational work of Spanish pastoral romance. This edition, “Parte Primera, †invites readers to immerse themselves in a world of shepherds, nymphs, and unrequited love. The novel blends prose and poetry to explore themes of love, jealousy, and the search for happiness in an idealized natural setting. Montemayor's elegant style and intricate plot influenced countless writers and established the pastoral genre in Spanish literature. “La Diana†remains a captivating read for those interested in classical romance and the literary traditions of Spain.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
