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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book surveys the abundant life and works of Spanish playwright Pedro Calderà n de la Barca, both historically and within the context of Spanish literature. It provides insightful commentary on his famous works, such as La vida es sueño, El alcalde de Zalamea, and El mágico prodigioso, delving into the playwright's use of language, plot structure, and character development. The author's extensive exploration of what motivated Calderà n to write what he did, and when, offers the reader a glimpse into the great playwright's personality, motivations, and talents. The book is a delight for those interested in Spain's Golden Age of drama and the profound cultural and historical influences that helped shape it. Moreover, it is a must-have for anyone who wants to understand the development of Western theatre beyond Calderà n's influence on later European playwrights. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the 19th century Spanish literary landscape in all its glory and immense diversity. It provides a thorough examination of major literary figures and their works, such as Garcia Gutierrez, Ventura Ruiz Aguilera, Mariano Pina Dominguez, and many more. Through a series of essays, the author analyzes the complex tapestry of literary trends, including popular and erudite styles and figures, as well as the profound effects of the political and social climate of the time. This book is a profound and engaging read for scholars and general readers alike, shedding new light on Spain's rich literary heritage. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.