Sor Juana's Los empeños de una casa--A Baroque Fête and a Theatrical Feat.

The article focuses on the theme of the play "Los empeños de una casa," by sister Juana Ines de la Cruz. It states that the play and its ancillary texts occupy a unique position in the history and evolution of Hispanic classical theater. In connection, Juana Ines de la Cruz is considered the only kn...

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Publicado en:Hispanic Essays in Honor of Frank P. Casa (1999) pp. 316 - 343
Autor principal: Araico, Susana Hernández
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Peter Lang Group 1999
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Sumario:The article focuses on the theme of the play "Los empeños de una casa," by sister Juana Ines de la Cruz. It states that the play and its ancillary texts occupy a unique position in the history and evolution of Hispanic classical theater. In connection, Juana Ines de la Cruz is considered the only known female playwright that explicitly commissioned for performance at a royal celebration.