This new publication is a classified index and study of 1000 plays from classical Spanish dramatists including by Lope de Vega, Guillen de Castro, Salas Barbadillo, Tirso de Molina, Mira de Amescua, Velez de Guevara, Ruiz de Alarcon, Moreto, Calderon, and others. Also covered are specific themes within Spanish classical drama such as the freedom of women and the church, religious plays, palace theatre and burlesque plays. Covering Spanish classical drama, this is the first book of its kind and will be a fantastic new addition to the libraries of all lovers of classical and Spanish drama."