Life Is a Dream (Dover Thrift Editions)
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.
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.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780486421247 (0486421244)
Publish date: July 1st 2002
Publisher: Dover Publications
Pages no: 96
Edition language: English
Category:
Classics,
Academic,
School,
Literature,
European Literature,
Cultural,
Plays,
Drama,
Theatre,
Poetry,
Spanish Literature,
Spain,
17th Century
IntroductionSuggestions for Further ReadingA Note on the Translation--Life Is a DreamExplanatory Notes
Una de las mejores obras de teatro que he leído con una buena trama y personajes muy especiales. La historia es muy realista pero tiene un toque de mitología griega acompañada de un toque de Shakespeare. La mitología griega se asocia mucho al tema del oráculo y el destino inescapable y a la vez caus...
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