Francesc Mulet
Francesc Mulet was a Spanish writer of satire and a Dominican friar. He wrote Tractat del pet and two comedias: Los amors de Melissenda and La infanta Tellina i el rei Matarot.
Biography
A Dominican friar and preacher known for his sharp wit, Mulet cultivated satirical poetry of a coarse and scatological nature. In Valencian literature, he occupies a place similar to that of the Rector of Vallfogona in Catalan literature, and he was likewise nicknamed "the Valencian Quevedo".Mulet studied at the University of Orihuela and later became a professor at the University of Valencia. His reputation endured in popular memory well into the 19th century. In 1876, Constantí Llombart sought to revive his work, basing his efforts on Manuscrits molt corruptes i de poc crèdit, and published a volume titled Obres festives compostes segons antiga, general i molt raonable tradició, del pare Frances Mulet, frare profés dominico.
He is the author of the well-known Tractat del pet and has also been credited with at least two satirical-erotic comedies: Los amors de Melissenda and La infanta Tellina i el rei Matarot.