by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
First published 2000
In this collection of eight comic one-acts, Cervantes lifts the veil on Renaissance Spain's underbelly. Pimps and prostitutes, adulterous wives and jealous husbands, con artists and country bumpkins - all are fair game for Cervantes' critical yet sympathetic gaze. As his characters scheme, seduce, and get their comeuppance, the playwright reveals the hidden contradictions and corruptions at the heart of his world.
Genres: short-stories, drama, historical-fiction, comedy
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, social-commentary
144 pages · Paperback · Applause