Aristocratic Age

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This year also saw the death of Thomas Middleton, an influential playwright known for works like The Changeling (co-authored with William Rowley).

In Spain, 1625 saw the publication of El Criticón by Baltasar Gracián, though this work would become more recognized in later years. Its moralistic and allegorical style was indicative of the Baroque period.

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