The Islamic world in The Holy League by Lope de Vega

  • Miguel Renuncio Roba
Keywords: Islamic world, Battle of Lepanto, Lope de Vega, Spanish Golden Age Theatre

Abstract

The Holy League is a play by Lope de Vega whose action recreates the Ottoman Empire’s defeat in the naval battle of Lepanto (1571). The play reflects the image of the Islamic World between 16th and 17th century Spain. Lope de Vega transmits to the audience of the time religious and political conception based on the opposition to Islam.

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Published
2005-01-01
How to Cite
Renuncio Roba M. (2005). The Islamic world in The Holy League by Lope de Vega. Anaquel de Estudios Árabes, 16, 205-217. https://revistas.ucm.es/index.php/ANQE/article/view/ANQE0505110205A
Issue
Vol. 16 (2005)
Section
Articles

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