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- Title
Santos de palo: La máquina real y el poder de lo inanimado.
- Authors
Fernández, Esther
- Abstract
This article provides criticism for the 17th century Spanish comedy dramas. The author considers the role of the Counter-Reformation in the rise in popularity of these comedies and comments on the reaction of the Catholic Church. She also analyzes the use of marionettes and puppets, with a particular focus on the play "Esclavo del demonio," by Spanish dramatist Antonio Mira de Amescua.
- Subjects
SPAIN; SPANISH drama (Comedy); COMEDY -- History &; criticism; MIRA de Amescua, Antonio; ESCLAVO del demonio (Play); MARIONETTES; PUPPET theater; COUNTER-Reformation; SEVENTEENTH century; HISTORY
- Publication
MLN, 2013, Vol 128, Issue 2, p420
- ISSN
0026-7910
- Publication type
Article