This short but insightful study of the life and legacy of Fray Luis de Leon, one of Spain's most important Renaissance scholars, offers a compelling portrait of a complex and remarkable figure. Fitzmaurice-Kelly's lucid prose and deep scholarship provide a nuanced exploration of Fray Luis's contributions to literature, philosophy, and theology, as well as his battles with the Inquisition. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the intellectual history of early modern Europe.

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