Early Modern Drama in Modern Cultural Politics

The Afterlives of Spanish Golden Age Theatre

Early Modern Drama in Modern Cultural Politics: The Afterlives of Spanish Golden Age Theatre examines the appropriation of Spanish Golden Age theatre. Plays by authors such as Cervantes, Lope de Vega, and Caldern have served as powerful symbols in discussions of national identity, cultural heritage and political ideology.

Early Modern Drama in Modern Cultural Politics: The Afterlives of Spanish Golden Age Theatre examines how Spanish Golden Age theatre has been repeatedly appropriated, reinterpreted, and debated in modern cultural and political contexts. From the 19th century to the present, plays by authors such as Cervantes, Lope de Vega, and Caldern have served as powerful symbols in discussions of national identity, cultural heritage and political ideology.

Combining literary analysis with theatre history and performance studies, the book explores how early mo