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This book is an excellent analysis of the theories and staging practices of Spanish Golden Age Drama. After observing that research of the staging of the Spanish comedia did not begin until the late 1950s, Vidler underlines the fact that the first studies dedicated to the staging of Spanish comedia were mainly based on deductive techniques and the gathering of documentary evidence provided by lease agreements, company ledgers and repair orders. Readers will learn to better appreciate Spanish Golden Age Drama and will also be able to enjoy the actual performance of each play, seeing the props, the movements of the actors, and the imaginary of physical theatrical space with new lenses. Above all they will be able to better grasp a culture and world's view very different form their own. - Manuel Delgado, Program Director, Bucknell en Espana, Bucknell University, USA

This book is an excellent analysis of the theories and staging practices of Spanish Golden Age Drama. After observing that research of the staging of the Spanish comedia did not begin until the late 1950s, Vidler underlines the fact that the first studies dedicated to the staging of Spanish comedia were mainly based on deductive techniques and the gathering of documentary evidence provided by lease agreements, company ledgers, and repair orders. Readers will learn to better appreciate Spanish Golden Age Drama and will also be able to enjoy the actual performance of each play, seeing the props, the movements of the actors, and the imaginary of physical theatrical space with a new lens. Above all, they will be able to better grasp a culture and worldview very different form their own. - Manuel Delgado, Program Director, Bucknell en Espana, Bucknell University, USA

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Laura Vidler is Professor of Spanish and Chair of Modern Languages and Linguistics at the University of South Dakota, USA

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