Approaches To Teaching Early Modern Spanish Drama.

Approaches To Teaching Early Modern Spanish Drama

Laura R.Bass & Margaret R. Greer

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Approaches To Teaching Early Modern Spanish Drama is a compilation of essays by a variety of educators about instructing undergraduate college students about the nuances of late sixteenth and early seventeenth-century dramatic works as performed on stages in Europe, Latin America, and the United States. Part 1, "Materials", covers editions and anthologies in English and Spanish, especially focusing on critical works, historical studies, illustrated books and films, and internet resources. Part 2, "Approaches", guides professors in stimulating discussion with students about how Spanish plays dared to challenge the desires of the monarchial state, the focus on honor as seen by Spanish men and women, the role of costuming in performance, and the plays' repercussions and influence in late-twentieth-century films. Other topics discussed include the accomplishments of five women playwrights, the theological and philosophical underpinnings of the plays, and connections through which the plays influenced French dramatists. Enthusiastically recommended for college instructors and college library shelves.