Science on Stage in Early Modern Spain

"There is a great deal of illuminating and insightful analysis in this volume, and the approaches espoused by the various authors provide a blueprint, so to speak, for other scholars to approach the Spanish comedia from a necessary vantage point – to consider the interplay of the scientific discourses of the day within the larger study of the comedia. Solidly written, well documented, and meticulously researched, Science on Stage in Early Modern Spain is no doubt an important addition to comedia scholarship."

Chad M. Gasta, Iowa State University, Modern Philology

"This groundbreaking book should be of keen interest to any student or scholar of the history of the stage, the history of science, and their dynamic interplay in early modern European society."

Michael Armstrong-Roche, Wesleyan University, Renaissance Quarterly

"Science on Stage gives voice to a young generation of scholars who are attuned to current developments in cultural studies. The contributions shed light on what one might call theatrical science and scientific theatre for scholarly, as well as non-specialist, Spanish and English-speaking audiences. This volume will help remedy the failure to recognize scientific advancements manifested culturally in early modern Spain."

Dian Fox, Department of Romance Studies, Brandeis University

"Enrique García Santo-Tomás is an acknowledged specialist in the area—his work is prolific, wide-ranging, meticulously researched, and always compelling—and he has assembled an impressive group of scholars, with distinct backgrounds, to contribute to this volume."

Edward H. Friedman, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Vanderbilt University