Life Is a Dream Contributor(s): Calderón de la Barca, Pedro (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486421244 ISBN-13: 9780486421247 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $5.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2002 Annotation: 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. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Drama | European - Spanish & Portuguese |
Dewey: 862.3 |
LCCN: 2002017465 |
Series: Dover Thrift Editions |
Physical Information: 0.26" H x 5.3" W x 8.28" (0.18 lbs) 96 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Spanish - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |