Luis Antonio de Villena Books

Luis Antonio de Villena is a Spanish poet, prose writer, essayist, literary critic, and translator whose work is often aligned with a decadent and dandy aesthetic. His writing embraces a homoerotic Epicureanism, drawing from both cultural traditions and contemporary sensibilities. A recurring focus in his oeuvre is the exploration of failure and marginalization, though his prolific poetic output consistently shifts perspective. He stands as a significant voice in Spanish homosexual literature, addressing its themes across his poetry and prose.