Agustín Moreto y Cabaña was a Spanish Catholic priest and dramatist. His work is characterized by a profound insight into human nature and a masterful command of dramatic art. Moreto explored the complexities of morality and society, often with an emphasis on irony and wit. His plays remain a valuable contribution to the Spanish literary heritage.
Esta obra pertenece al genero de las comedias "de figuron" y describe un caracter, don Diego, vanidoso continuador del viejo tipo de fanfarron petulante, que es el factor desencadenante de la celebrada comicidad de la obra y, al mismo tiempo, de su propio ridiculo caricaturesco.