The Book of Good Love

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The Book of Good Love (El Libro de Buen Amor) tells the story of Mr Melon of the Vegetable Garden (Don Melón de la Huerta) and his loves. It is considered to be one of the masterpieces of the form of Spanish poetry known as Mester de Clerecía.

The main story is about the characters of the Trot-monastery (Trotaconventos) and Mr Melon of the Vegetable Garden ( Don Melón de la Huerta) in order to obtain the love of Mrs Endrina (Doña Endrina).

Another story tells of the battle between Mr Carnal (Don Carnal) and Mrs Lent (Doña Cuaresma).

Other adventures are: The love affair with the "Serranas" (bestial, ugly and grotesque women), a love affair with a female Moor, a love affair with a widow, a nun or a "dueña" (a woman who wasn´t a princess). Another chapter tells of the argument between the Archpriest of Hita (Arcipreste de Hita) and Mr Love (Don Amor). It was written by Juan Ruiz, Archpriest of Hita (Arcipreste de Hita).

English Translation: The Book of Good Love (trans. Elizabeth Drayson Macdonald) Everyman Paperback Classics ISBN 0460877623

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