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".
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