Sins of the Fathers

‘Who knew sin could be so much fun? Sins of Fathers proves just that in an engaging account of moral transgression on the early modern Spanish stage… Given its wealth of evidence, its readability, and, above all, relevance, this book is far more likely to awaken envy rather than sloth in the reader.’

- Gabriela Carrion (Renaissance Quarterly vol 67:04:2014)

‘This is a superb scholarly accomplishment.’

- Bruno Damiani (The Catholic Historical Review; vol 100:03:2014)

‘This book should be of particular interest to scholars of Jesuit Studies as it profoundly illuminates theatre’s contribution to the religious milieu of early modern Spain… Sins of the Fathers is an entertaining read written in energetic prose.’

- Brandon Grayson (Journal of Jesuit Studies vol 3:2016)

‘An impressive piece of scholarship. It is exceptionally well documented, methodologically innovative, and engagingly written… Kallendorf has opened up new avenues of investigation for scholars of early modern Spanish theatre and culture. It would be a sin not to pursue them.'

- Brian Brewer (Bulletin of Spanish Studies vol 93:2016)