History of Peninsular Theater: From Medieval to Baroque
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1. The Origins of Peninsular Theater
1.1. The Medieval Theater
The oldest preserved Castilian dramatic text is the Auto de los Reyes Magos, dating back to the mid-twelfth century.
1.2. The Renaissance Theater
- Religious Theater
- Italizante Theater: Focuses on the dramatic works of Juan del Encina.
- Classical Theater: Greco-Roman models were imitated.
- Nationalist Theater: Highlights the work of Juan de la Cueva.
- Popular Theater: Features Lope de Rueda, who wrote plays and created the pasos (sketches).
Cervantes Theater
Cervantes also expanded the drama, particularly through his entremeses (starters).
- Entremeses: Cervantes reworked the character types established by Lope de Rueda, such as the ruffian and the fool. His themes include love, marriage, and social