Teatro selecto, tomo 2 de 4

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Calderón de la Barca, Pedro, 1600-1681

Contributor:

Menéndez y Pelayo, Marcelino, 1856-1912

Language:

Spanish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Teatro selecto, tomo 2 de 4" by Pedro Calderón de la Barca is a collection of dramatic works written in the early 17th century. This volume includes several of Calderón's notable tragedies, showcasing his intricate storytelling and deep exploration of themes such as honor, love, and revenge. The collection presents characters embroiled in complex relationships and conflicts, reflecting the societal issues of Calderón's time. The opening of the selected volume features the play "El médico de su honra" (The Honor of His Honor), which begins with a dramatic incident involving Infante Don Enrique, who falls from his horse and loses consciousness. As the other characters rush to his aid, we are introduced to the setting-a beautiful estate in the outskirts of Sevilla-and the unfolding drama. The characters, including Doña Mencía and Don Gutierre, quickly become entangled in a web of honor and jealousy, hinting at the complex relationships and conflicts that will develop throughout the play. The scene is set for a deep exploration of themes like jealousy and the pursuit of honor, promising an engaging narrative filled with emotional intensity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

El médico de su honra

A secreto agravio secreta venganza

El alcalde de Zalamea

El mayor monstruo los celos

Amar despues de la muerte.

Credits:

Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2017-11-08