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Life Is a Dream
Contributor(s): Calderón de la Barca, Pedro (Author)
ISBN: 0486421244     ISBN-13: 9780486421247
Publisher: Dover Publications
OUR PRICE:   $5.40  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: July 2002
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Annotation: A king is suspicious of his son's role in an impending revolution. 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. Includes an excellent new English translation, with an informative introduction and footnotes.
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BISAC Categories:
- Drama | European - Spanish & Portuguese
Dewey: 862.3
LCCN: 2002017465
Series: Dover Thrift Editions
Physical Information: 0.26" H x 5.3" W x 8.28" (0.18 lbs) 96 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Spanish
- Religious Orientation - Christian
 
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Publisher Description:

A product of the golden age of Spanish drama, Life Is a Dream (La vida es sue o) is the masterpiece of Pedro Calder n de la Barca (1600-1681), a contemporary of Lope de Vega and one of Spain's greatest literary figures.
Acclaimed for his superb dramatic instincts and philosophical seriousness as well as his extraordinary imagination, Calder n exercised his best qualities in this allegorical play, an exploration of the mysteries of human destiny, the illusory nature of earthly existence, and the struggle between predestination and free will. The story revolves around the moral dilemmas of a Polish prince, unjustly imprisoned by his suspicious father. Against a background of revolution, Calder n builds a dramatic edifice of outstanding theatricality, rich in symbolism and metaphor, expressed in magnificent poetry.
This excellent new English translation is absolutely complete, and as close and direct as possible. Ample footnotes and an informative introductory Publisher's Note enhance the value of its modest price.