Includes bibliographical references (p. [142]-150) and index
La hermosa Ester and the re-creation of the biblical Esther -- The re-presentation of Madrid’s patron in La ninez de San Isidro and La juventud de San Isidro -- Metatheatre and the Spanish comedia religioso -- Lo fingido verdadero as metaplay -- Dona Clara, saint or sinner? : role-playing within the role in La buena guarda.