Sirena de los tablados: Teresa de Robles. Recorrido vital y profesional de una “hija de la comedia” by María Asunción Flórez Asensio (review) (2024)

In her groundbreaking work, Flórez Asensio provides a meticulous and insightful examination of the life and career of Teresa de Robles (1663–1727), an exceptional actress-musician in early modern Spain. Through extensive archival research, the author illuminates the pivotal role of actresses like Robles in shaping and consolidating the “fiesta real cantada, auténtico teatro musical hispano” (200). Flórez Asensio’s comprehensive knowledge of early modern musical theater enables a thorough exploration of Teresa de Robles’s life and professional endeavors.

Cruz Petersen, Elizabeth. “Sirena de los tablados: Teresa de Robles. Recorrido vital y profesional de una "hija de la comedia" by María Asunción Flórez Asensio (review).” Bulletin of the Comediantes, Vol. 75, No. 2, 2024, pp. 183-185.