The quality and quantity of plays written and staged during the Spanish Golden Age make it one of the most important and prolific periods in the history of Western theatre. This course introduces students to the main concepts and themes of Spanish Gold Age Theatre and provides a comprehensive understanding of this complex and tumultuous historical period. The course includes works by Lope de Rueda, Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina, Calder贸n de la Barca and other representative playwrights.
The quality and quantity of plays written and staged during the Spanish Golden Age make it one of the most important and prolific periods in the history of Western theatre. This course introduces students to the main concepts and themes of Spanish Gold Age Theatre and provides a comprehensive understanding of this complex and tumultuous historical period. The course includes works by Lope de Rueda, Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina, Calder贸n de la Barca and other representative playwrights.
