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WHAT IS AN AUTO SACRAMENTAL?

Authors :
Harter, Hugh A.
Source :
Staging a Spanish Classic; 1990, preceding p1-1, 3p
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

The article discusses the term auto sacramental or sacramental one-act play. It claims that the play focuses on the seven sacraments, including baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. It presents the opinions of major playwrights like Lope de Vega and Calderón de la Barca on the auto sacramental genre. The definition of Chandler Post on the term is also cited.

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9780873590532
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Staging a Spanish Classic
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
75500213