The Golden Age of Spanish drama extends from the close of the 15th century to the death of Calderón in 1681. During that time, the humanists, as dramatists, followed Italy's artistic awakening direction, and imitated Classical drama. With originality and dreams of greatness, they subverted the nature of tragedy; modified the approach of Comedy and invented the New Play, the Comedia Nueva. In it the poet-dramatists introduced important modificaitons of realism, included imagined reality, Christian symbolism and theatricality, as artistic truth. They elaborate all kinds of syntheses. For this reason, the Spanish Golden Age theater can be viewed as part of a tradition that includes the Greco-Roman comedy and tragedy, Christian tragedy, and the authentic national literary and dramatic tendencies.
The entries in this reference book explore the fascinating history of the Golden Age of Spanish drama. The volume begins with an introductory overview of the literary, cultural, and historical contexts that shaped dramatic writing of the period. The book then presents alphabetically arranged essays for nineteen significant Spanish dramatists of the Golden Age. Each essay is written by an expert contributor and includes biographical information, an analysis and evaluation of major works, a discussion of critical response to the plays, and an extensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources. The volume closes with a selected general bibliography of central critical studies of Golden Age Spanish drama.

Spanish Dramatists of the Golden Age: A Bio-Bibliographical Sourcebook (Studies in American Religion; 67)

Literature & Fiction

Parker, Mary

Dramas & Plays

Greenwood

Since its Golden Age, Spanish drama has evolved in considerably unintended and unexpected ways with the contemporary playwrights of any present time engaging in experimental forms and treating current political issues intended to modernize, reformulate, and re-conceptualize the State and the stage. This reference includes alphabetically arranged entries on 33 Spanish dramatists from the eighteenth century to the present. Some of these figures have been translated, anthologized, and studied for centuries; others remain known chiefly to specialists; still others are active in contemporary theater and draw critical interest for their innovative work.
Each of the entries is written by an expert contributor and provides an overview of the dramatist's life and art. Each includes a brief biography; a discussion of works, themes, and dramaturgy; an overview of the critical and scholarly response to the playwright's productions; and primary and secondary bibliographies. As a whole, the volume highlights trends, movements, and historical contexts related to modern Spanish drama. A lengthy introductory essay overviews the history and development of Spanish drama since the Golden Age, and extensive bibliographies conclude the work.

Modern Spanish Dramatists: A Bio-Bibliographical Sourcebook

Biographies & Memoirs

Kenya Traveller's Map

Reference

Atlases & Maps

Macmillan Education Ltd.

The majority of us know the common connotation of a serial killer. But how many of us know that by definition, a serial killer is an individual who has only killed a minimum of three people on separate occasions? Interesting fact, wouldn’t you say. What you’ll find here are not only the stories of the atrocities committed by such individuals, but their thoughts, choices, and the twisted paths their lives have taken to bring them to this point. These are the stories behind the serial killers. Slaughter House: The Serial Killer Edition – Volume 2 contains the following eleven fictional stories: Better The Devil You Know - Matt Drabble Magrump - David Fleming Crimson Stiletto - Colin F. Barnes Life Among the Dead Things - P. N. Roberts Best Husband Ever - Elizabeth Sabatini Hatchet Exorcist - Jeffrey Todd G-59 - Mary Parker “Bourreau des cœurs” (Heartbreaker)… - Sergio Palumbo The Harlequin and the Hatchetmen - Neal F. Litherland Miles to Madness - Karen Runge Honor Thy Father - Bruce Lee Bond

Slaughter House: The Serial Killer Edition - Volume 2

Fleming, David

Runge, Karen

Barnes, Colin F.

Drabble, Matt

Bond, Bruce Lee

Roberts, P. N.

Sabatini, Elizabeth

Todd, Jeffrey

Genre Fiction

Sirens Call Publications

Del Carmen, Rolando V., Parker, Mary, Reddington, Frances P.

Briefs of Leading Cases in Juvenile Justice

Politics & Social Sciences

Del Carmen, Rolando V.

Reddington, Frances P.

Social Sciences

Routledge

Fossils have fascinated humans for centuries. From the smallest diatoms to the largest dinosaurs, finding a fossil is an exciting and rewarding experience. But where did they come from? Gary and Mary Parker explain fossils from a biblical perspective. This study guide takes you through each main idea of the Fossil Book, which includes the following topics: The origin of fossils The age of fossils How scientists find and preserve fossils How to identify kinds of fossils How the Flood affected fossil formation Coal and oil formation

The Fossil Book (Wonders of Creation)

Children's Books

Parker, Gary

Science, Nature & How It Works

Master Books

Reminiscences And Letters Of Mary Parker (1891)

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Community & Culture

Kessinger Publishing

Essays & Correspondence

Kessinger Publishing, LLC

Bring the world to your sewing machine! A sumptuously illustrated survey of traditional clothing from across the globe--plus timesaving, innovative techniques for making and decorating garments--will absolutely enchant stitchers. Throughout, images, from richly colored photographs to vintage postcards, capture people in their authentic dress (many of which have now disappeared). Before beginning an actual project, examine the basics of construction that appear again and again in ethnic attire: unconstructed rectangles, pullover cloaks or tunics, sleeved shifts, pull-on pants, full skirts with aprons, yoked shirts, short vests, and a front-opening coat. Embellish them, using some of the exquisite techniques that make these garments so breathtaking, from weaving and braiding to beading, painting, and embroidering. The highlight: six popular folkwear outfits with instructions on pattern making, marking, cutting out pieces, and putting it all together--a Seminole skirt, Moroccan burnoose, Syrian dress, Polish vest, Tibetan coat and Japanese Kimono.

The Folkwear Book of Ethnic Clothing: Easy Ways to Sew & Embellish Fabulous Garments from Around the World

Arts & Photography

Fashion

Lark Books

“Thoughtful and well-ordered introduction...twenty-five projects range from a sampler table runner to decorative screen panels...more than 100 stitch patterns....A mouth-watering ‘gotta try’ wealth of designs and information.”—Booklist. “Provides fairly easy projects. A good selection... on a topic of increasing interest.”—Library Journal.

Sashiko: Easy & Elegant Designs for Decorative Japanese Machine Stitching

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

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