Which two broad types of Spanish plays did Lope de Vega write most often?

Lope de Vega, a prolific dramatist of the Spanish Golden Age, wrote plays that spanned a wide variety of themes, including religious, mythological, and pastoral subjects. However, his vast body of work is traditionally categorized into two primary types of Spanish plays:1

• Heroic, historical plays: These works were based on national stories, legends, or chronicles, often highlighting aspects of the national character or the social solidarity of contemporary Spain.1
• Cloak and sword drama (cape y espada): These plays focused on contemporary manners, love, and intrigue, typically featuring gallants, ladies, and servants who provided wit and commentary on the actions of their social superiors.1

Both categories were central to the comedia, the comprehensive term for the new drama of the era, which Lope de Vega helped define through his rejection of classical rules in favor of a blend of comedy and tragedy.1