Mester de Clerecía

Mester de Clerecía was a medieval Spanish literary style developed by learned writers, often monks or clerics, roughly between the 13th and 15th centuries. It focused on creating poetry with careful structure, often using rhymed and metric verses, and addressed religious, moral, or scholarly themes. This style aimed to educate and inform audiences, making complex ideas accessible through poetic form, often in the vernacular Spanish rather than Latin. Its notable works include "El Conde Lucanor" by Don Juan Manuel, reflecting a blend of didactic purpose and literary craft rooted in clerical scholarship.