Caspar Brülow (15851627) ranks among the most important dramatists working at the influential school stage of the Strasbourg Academy. This first-ever monograph about Brülow examines his life and work, paying particular attention to its historical motivation and content, intertextual connections, and Brülow's discursive engagement with his environment. Included is a comprehensive bibliography of Brülow's works.

Michael Hanstein, Heidelberg, Germany.