Calderon (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

E. J. Hasell

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331722055 ISBN 13 : 9781331722052

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Calderón: A Portrait of a Nation’s Drama
Explore the dramatic genius of Calderón, Spain’s master of tragedy, comedies, and sacred drama. This edition makes his work approachable for modern readers, pairing clear context with select translations and commentary.

This volume surveys his life and career, traces the range of his drama from historic and mythological plays to devout sacred pieces, and explains how his work reflected Spanish character. It emphasizes the way Calderón’s verse and staging helped define a national theater that spoke to both common audiences and learned readers. The editor also discusses the broader literary world around Calderón, including the era’s other great dramatists and the cultural forces that shaped their stage.

- Discover the life and times of a towering figure in world drama, from Madrid’s courts to the Catalan wars.
- See how Calderón built dramatic forms that blend grandeur, faith, and human passion.
- Explore major strands of his work: historic drama, comedies, mythological pieces, and sacred plays, including the famed autos.
- Gain insight into the techniques that give his verse its musical beauty and its striking, symbolic power.

Ideal for readers of classical drama, students of Spanish literature, and anyone curious about how theater reflects a nation’s soul.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331722055
• ISBN 13: 9781331722052
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 228
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