Eight Dramas of Calderon

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Calderón de la Barca, Pedro, 1600-1681

Contributor:

FitzGerald, Edward, 1809-1883

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

8 dramas of Calderón

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Eight Dramas of Calderón" by Pedro Calderón de la Barca is a collection of translated theatrical works written in the early 17th century. This compilation features lesser-known plays that embody themes of love, honor, and personal tragedy, often highlighting the intricacies of human relationships and societal expectations. Calderón's renowned ability to weave dramatic tension and emotional depth into his narratives shines through, inviting readers to explore the lives of both familiar and original characters. The opening of the volume presents an advertisement from Edward Fitzgerald, the translator, apologizing for the liberties taken in rendering Calderón's works into English. He notes the challenges of accurately conveying the original Spanish dramatic passion to an English-speaking audience, suggesting that certain facets of Calderón's brilliance might be lost in translation while retaining the essence of his storytelling. The first play, "The Painter of His Own Dishonour," introduces a complex tale involving Don Juan and his wife, Serafina, against the backdrop of nobility and personal conflict. Relationships are tested as secrets unfold, setting the stage for a dramatic exploration of love, dishonor, and familial obligations, laying the groundwork for the emotional turmoil that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

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The painter of his own dishonour

Keep your own secret

Gil Perez, the Gallician

Three judgments at a blow

Mayor of Zalamea

Beware of smooth water

The mighty magician

Such stuff as dreams are made of.

Credits:

Produced by Afra Ullah and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2020-11-15