Calderon (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Hasell, E. J.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1334487464 ISBN 13 : 9781334487460

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Calderon de la Barca's life and the rise of Spanish drama, unveiled for curious readers.

This concise introduction places Pedro Calderon in Madrid’s world of crowns, theatres, and high drama. It explains how his career grew after Lope de Vega and why the seventeenth century Spanish stage felt both majestic and deeply national. The book also frames Calderon within the wider currents of Spanish literature and explains why his work mattered to audiences at home and beyond.

The text blends biographical detail with literary context, helping readers see how Calderon’s era shaped his plays and how his artistry stood out in a world of rival dramatists and shifting loyalties. It offers a clear path from his early life to his later years, including his religious vocation and enduring influence on the stage.

• Discover Calderon’s origins, education, and rise to prominence.


• See how 17th-century Spain shaped dramatic form, themes, and character.


• Learn how his works fit into the broader history of Spanish literature.


• Understand why his drama remains a landmark of modern literature.

Ideal for readers new to Calderon and anyone curious about the roots of Spain’s dramatic tradition.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1334487464
• ISBN 13: 9781334487460
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 444
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