G. D. Trotter, Keith Whinnom (Editors)
La comedia thebaida.
London: Tamesis Books Limited, 1969. Coleccion Tamesis Serie
B. - Textos, VIII. First edition. lxi/270 pages.
Volume, measuring approximately 6.75" x 9.5", is bound in
original printed wrappers with folds. Book shows mild
external wear. Binding is sound. Light foxing is visible on
blank preliminary pages, final blank page and on laid-in
errata slip. Pages are clean and without markings.
"The Comedia Thebaida" is a neglected work. It is considered
on of the many so-called imitations of "La Celestina" which
were written in Spain after the appearance of the Rojas'
masterpiece (1499).This volume transcribes two early versions
of the text, and contains notes on the localization of the
action, along with an assessment. It provides a basis from
which to assess the literary value and historical importance
of the "Comedia Thebaida".