Life Is a Dream

Type

Book

Authors

P. Calderon

ISBN 10

0812001273

ISBN 13

9780812001273

Tags

Dramas & Plays, Contemporary

Description

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. On the basic plot structure of king's suspicions of his son's role in an impending revolution, the playwright builds a dramatic edifice of theatricality, rich in symbolism and metaphor, expressed in magnificent poetry. This edition presents an excellent new English translation, with an informative introduction and footnotes. - from Amzon

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