THE Translator of the Visions of Quevedo, can truly say, that the
pleasure he himself derived from their perusal in the original, alone
gave him the idea of translating them into English. It is believed by
the writer of this article, that the present is the only English
translation of the Visions of Quevedo, although they have been translated
into many other languages, and into French no fewer than five several
times by as many different authors: the last of which, that has fallen
under his notice, was published at Paris in 1812, the plan of which has
been followed in the present version. The advertisement to that edition,
contains the following just remarks—“The _Visions_, are regarded as the
most piquant production, that ever came from the fruitful and ingenious
pen of Quevedo, one of the best Spanish writers. In general, the
criticisms they present, although mixed with some tedious detail, have
much point, and do not fail in their application at the present day.” It
is hoped the reader will condescend to excuse any inaccuracies that have
escaped the translator’s attention, and realize from the perusal
entertainment sufficient to recompense him for his time.