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Life Is a Dream by Calderón de la Barca, Pedro

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Condition
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A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Paperback
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
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ISBN
9780486421247

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486421244
ISBN-13
9780486421247
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2425091

Product Key Features

Book Title
Life Is a Dream
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2002
Topic
Classics, European / Spanish & Portuguese, Free Will & Determinism, General
Genre
Drama, Philosophy, Fiction
Author
Pedro Calderón de la Barca
Book Series
Dover Thrift Editions: Plays Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
2.7 Oz
Item Length
8.3 in
Item Width
5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2002-017465
Dewey Edition
21
Grade From
Ninth Grade
Dewey Decimal
862/.3
Synopsis
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., A product of the golden age of Spanish drama, Life Is a Dream ( La vida es sueño ) is the masterpiece of Pedro Calderón 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, Calderón 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, Calderón 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., One of Spain's outstanding dramas, this 17th-century allegory explores mysteries of destiny, illusory nature of existence, struggle between predestination and free will. Features magnificent poetry, rich in symbolism and metaphor. Excellent new translation., 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.
LC Classification Number
PQ6292.V5A77 2002

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