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Entremes

Dramatic Genres

In 16th- and 17th-century Spanish drama, an entremés was a short, comic theatrical performance of one act, usually played during the interlude of a performance of a long dramatic work. The entremés form later evolved into the sainete.

Facts
Place of Origin
Spain 1
Notable Example
Miguel de Cervantes 1
Defining Trait
A short comic one act piece performed during the interlude of a longer play 1
Connections

Form Of Genre

Comedy, Genres
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Sources
1. Wikipedia: Entremes
  • Introduction, first sentence
    In 16th- and 17th-century Spanish drama, an entremes was a short, comic theatrical performance
  • Main article section, list of important authors
    Some of the most important authors of this genre are: Miguel de Cervantes, Francisco de Quevedo, Luis Quinones de Benavente
  • Introduction, second clause
    a short, comic theatrical performance of one act, usually played during the interlude of a performance of a long dramatic work
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