Moratín's century scenic and critical reception of Leandro Fernández de Moratín's theatre between 1808 and 1928

Abstract

The present paper analyses the scenic fortune of Moratín’s theatre in Spain throughout the 19th century and the first decades of the 20th century. Despite the prohibitions, Moratín’s comedies were performed in the Romantic Era with remarkable success. Afterwards, the production of his plays became less frequent, but Moratín was always defended by some of the most important theatre figures, including those responsible for the training of the Spanish actors. Similarly, apart from some discordant note, the critical appraisal of his theatre was very high at that time.