"The History of Literature and the Dramatic Art in Spain, Volume IV" is a study written by the eminent German literary critic and cultural critic Adolf Friedrich von Schack. In this book, the author examines the development of Spanish literature and drama already in the fourth volume of the book. Shak analyzes the influence of historical, socio-cultural and political events on the literary works and creativity of Spanish playwrights. He examines the work of famous writers and playwrights through the prism of their time, revealing the peculiarities of their creative method and the importance of their heritage for world literature. This book will be an important source of knowledge for those interested in Spanish literature and drama, as well as for those who study the relationship between literature and the history of the country. The publication contains voluminous information, in-depth analyzes and interesting conclusions, which will reveal a lot to the reader about the cultural heritage of Spain.