Eight Dramas of Calderon
Own This Book? Sell It
9780252069031
ISBN:025206903X
Publisher: University of Illinois Press Summary: Pedro Calderon de la Barca (1600-1681) was one of the great poets and dramatists of Spain's golden age, contemporary with Cervantes, Lope de Vega, and Velazquez. His work mirrors the society of his time, capturing Spain's strong sense of faith and honor, its mystical and romantic bias, and its finely tuned historical consciousness.Staples of Spanish golden age drama, Calderon's plays remain superb entertainment. Mark [read more]- 30-Day No-Hassle Returns
- Fast, Same-Day Customer Service
- The Best Prices on Textbook Rentals
- Find student loan options quickly and easily
- Compare loans to find the best fit for you
- Apply for the loan that meets your needs
9780252069031
ISBN:
025206903X
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Pedro Calderon de la Barca (1600-1681) was one of the great poets and dramatists of Spain's golden age, contemporary with Cervantes, Lope de Vega, and Velazquez. His work mirrors the society of his time, capturing Spain's strong sense of faith and honor, its mystical and romantic bias, and its finely tuned historical consciousness.Staples of Spanish golden age drama, Calderon's plays remain superb entertainment. Marking the 400th anniversary of the playwright's birth, this reissue of Edward FitzGerald's masterful translations includes The Mighty Magician, a Faustian story of religious conversion; The Painter of His Own Dishonor, a tale of jealousy that reflects the strict Spanish honor code; and Calderon's symbolic and philosophical masterpiece, "Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made Of".
- Track your recent orders.
- See our shipping rates & policies.
- Return an item (here's our Return Policy).
