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Book SynopsisThis ground-breaking study is the first to consider Spanish Golden Age comedias as an archive of moral knowledge.
Trade Review'Sins of Fathers profoundly illuminates theater's contribution to the religious milieu of early modern Spain... Scholars will appreciate the books excellent theoretical foundation... An entertaining read written in energetic prose.' -- Brandon Grayson Journal of Jesuit Studies vol 03:2016 'This book should be of particular interest to scholars of Jesuit Studies as it profoundly illuminates theatre's contribution to the religious milieu of early modern Spain... Sins of the Fathers is an entertaining read written in energetic prose.' -- Brandon Grayson Journal of Jesuit Studies vol 3:2016 'This is a superb scholarly accomplishment.' -- Bruno Damiani The Catholic Historical Review; vol 100:03:2014 'Who knew sin could be so much fun? Sins of Fathers proves just that in an engaging account of moral transgression on the early modern Spanish stage... Given its wealth of evidence, its readability, and, above all, relevance, this book is far more likely to awaken envy rather than sloth in the reader.' -- Gabriela Carrion Renaissance Quarterly vol 67:04:2014
Table of ContentsForeword Table of Seven Deadly Sins and Ten Commandments Introduction Part I: Residue Chapter 1: Pride & Co. Chapter 2: Greed Breaks the Bag Chapter 3: Lusty Lads and Luscious Ladies Part II: Transformation Chapter 4: Loathe to Call it Sloth: The Plus Side of Pereza Chapter 5: That Gnawing Hunger: The Plus Size of Gluttony Chapter 6: Angry Young Murderers Part III: Emergence Chapter 7: Disappearing Deadlies: The End of Envy Chapter 8: Parents and Lies: The Decalogue on the Rise Conclusion Epilogue Bibliography of Primary Dramatic Sources General Bibliography
