By then, the Spanish baroque stage had lost such greats as Pérez de Montalván (d. 1638), Ruiz de Alarcón (d. 1639), and Mira de Amescua (d. 1644). Inheriting the mantle of Lope de Vega, the man Miguel de Cervantes called “el monstruo de ...
Along that wide road blue green and dusty That lopes along the land to Ballavary I listened to her words come over to me As from over the most deserted ancient valley. We walked along the platform at Ballavary ...
Considered one of the outstanding Spanish dramas of all time, this 17th-century allegory explores the mysteries of human destiny, the illusory nature of existence, and the struggle between predestination and free will.
" The story focuses on the fictional Segismundo, Prince of Poland, who has been imprisoned in a tower by his father, King Basilio, following a dire prophecy that the prince would bring disaster to the country and death to the King.
In this classic drama, a young prince is condemned for all eternity to be shut away from his country and his birthright lest the horrors prophesied for him come true.
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One of Spain's outstanding dramas, this 17th-century allegory explores mysteries of destiny, illusory nature of existence, struggle between predestination and free will.
This shares my experience of awakening to the existential truth. Warning: This might shatter all your paradigms on how you think the reality works.
Pedro Calderon de la Barca was born in Madrid, January 17, 1600, of good family.
We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public.
Life is a Dream is a philosophical allegory regarding the human situation and the mystery of life.
The story focuses on the fictional Segismundo, Prince of Poland, who has been imprisoned in a tower by his father, King Basilio, following a dire prophecy that the prince would bring disaster to the country and death to the King.
Focussing on the poor and dispossessed, these tales of love, food, death and sex are ironic and wise about the human condition and the futility of life, and display fully Krudy's wit and mastery of the form.
Pedro Calderón de la Barca (1600—1681) was a Spanish soldier, priest, dramatist and poet, considered the greatest Spanish playwright of the Golden Age.
A new English translation of Calderón de la Barca's classic Seventeenth Century Spanish play, "La vida es sueño"
THE STORY: Astrological omens predict that if King Basilio's son Segismundo is crowned, he will become a horrible tyrant who will bring destruction to his kingdom.
The play was written in 1635 and is the most famous work by Spanish playwright Pedro Calderon de la Barca.
The work is highly regarded for its exploration of the human condition and its enduring relevance in addressing profound questions about destiny and the choices individuals make in their lives.
The story focuses on the fictional Segismundo, Prince of Poland, who has been imprisoned in a tower by his father, King Basilio, following a dire prophecy that the prince would bring disaster to the country and death to the King.
Over two decades he wrote 70 secular plays for the commercial theatre. This 17th century Spanish dramatic allegory tells the story of a king who is suspicious of his son's possible involvement in an impending revolution.