For the History of a Literary Topos: the «Prodigal Son»

In less than a century (from 1532 to 1618-1619 more or less) the parable of the prodigal son led the role in six dramatic plays (two comedies and four sacramental plays), showing it success and easy employment of its doctrine and exemplarity. The most attractive episode for the dramatic recreation i...

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Main Author: Blanca Oteiza Pérez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto de Estudios Auriseculares (IDEA) 2017-05-01
Series:Hipogrifo: Revista de Literatura y Cultura del Siglo de Oro
Online Access:http://revistahipogrifo.com/index.php/hipogrifo/article/view/349