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Ramon CruzSpanish playwright
Date of Birth: 28.03.1731
Country:  Spain |
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The Prolific Playwright of Spanish Society
Spanish playwright, whose legacy includes approximately 300 plays composed in a concise, nationalistic style. Known as Caprichos dramaticos, tragedias burlescas, and Sayn?tas, only a third of these works were published during his lifetime.
Master of the Sayn?tas
The playwright's most acclaimed contributions were his Sayn?tas, which vividly portrayed the lives of Madrid's middle and lower-class urban dwellers. Among the most celebrated of these short plays are:
- "El casero burlado"
- "La comedia de Maravillas"- "Las tertulias de Madrid"
- "La falsa de vota"
- "El hambriente en Noche buena"
- "El marido safocado"
- "La Zara"
- "El Mu?uelo"
- "Manolo"
A Window into Urban Life
Through his Sayn?tas, the playwright captured the essence of everyday life, providing a glimpse into the struggles, aspirations, and humor of ordinary Spaniards. His works continue to resonate with audiences today, offering a timeless portrayal of the human condition.
