Los engaños de un engaño y confusión de un papel

Agustín Moreto (1618-1669) was once as acclaimed as Calderón de la Barca, yet many of his works remain unedited in modern times. Los engaños de un engaño y confusión de un papel (1641) is a brilliant representative of the *comedia de capa y espada*, offering an essential window into the conventional norms of the Spanish Golden Age theater.

Unlike the monumental philosophical dramas often prioritized by the canon, this comedy relies on archetypal characters and traditional tropes—mistaken identities, jealousy, duels, and hilarious servants—to create a "delicious enredo" that keeps the audience in suspense. It showcases Moreto’s unique hallmark: the dominance of logical reasoning over blind passion, where the "deception of the senses" is ultimately unraveled through intellect rather than tragedy.

This critical edition, prepared by Tania de Miguel Magro, provides the first modern publication of this work, basing the text on 17th-century sueltas. The detailed apparatus of notes and the introductory study offer the necessary keys to understanding the era, the genre, and Moreto's polished, crystalline style.

For scholars and students alike, Los engaños de un engaño is a perfect starting point to explore the theatrical phenomenon of the Baroque, contributing to a necessary revision of the theories surrounding the Comedia Nueva.