LIT 151E Spanish Golden Age Theater

Analyzes theater during the Golden Age (16th and 17th centuries) of Spanish literature, when the theater was a democratic meeting point and a social barometer. The popularity of playwrights such as Lope de Vega and Calderón de la Barca is comparable to the stars of Hollywood of today. Critical approach designations: Genres, Media. Distribution requirement: Pre-1750.