Cervantes, an ardent reader and bibliophile, particularly appreciated fiction literature. His defense of fictional literature is evident in the preface of Don Quixote and Exemplary Novels. Juan de Zabaleta notes the trend of reading love comedies, novels, and didactic books amongst Spaniards. Cervantes’ admired authors included Góngora, Quevedo, Tasso, and Sannazaro.
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