Sumario: | Peter Szondi's 'La teoría del drama burgués del siglo XVIII' explores the development and theory of bourgeois drama in the 18th century. The work critically examines the contributions of key figures such as George Lillo, Denis Diderot, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, and Mercier, highlighting their role in transitioning from classical Aristotelian ideals to modern realism. Szondi emphasizes the theoretical underpinnings of bourgeois drama, arguing that these developments were crucial for the emergence of modern drama in the 19th century. The book is intended for scholars and students of theatrical studies and provides a rich analysis of the socio-cultural shifts reflected in the dramas of the time. It positions the bourgeois drama as a mirror of societal values and a tool for moral and ideological exploration.
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