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Pedro Calderón de la Barca was a playwright of the Spanish Golden Age who polished and perfected the dramatic forms and genres pioneered by his predecessor, Lope de Vega. While Lope's strength lay in spontaneity, Calderón's excelled in poetic beauty, dramatic structure, and philosophical depth. A perfectionist, Calderón often revisited and reworked his plays, demonstrating a particular mastery in the "auto sacramental" genre. His works are noted for their depth, complexity, and unity, solidifying his significance in Spanish theatre.