Synopses & Reviews
The insightful analysis of the play demonstrates how certain characters were portrayed by the same actors, thereby intensifying the dramatic pressure that eventually leads to such a violent end. The comprehensive examination of the play's unique blend of tragic and comic elements, the later remakes, and the versification offer an important contribution to scholarly studies of Lope's drama.
Synopsis
The introductory study provides the historical context and background that are necessary to fully appreciate the emotional experience of the characters and of Lope's contemporary audience.