by Pedro Calderón de la Barca · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788489987302
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«El alcalde de Zalamea» is the play by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, published by Ñaque in paperback (112 pages, in Spanish).
Set in Zalamea de la Serena in the 16th century, the play pits Pedro Crespo, a farmer, against a captain who has dishonoured his daughter. When Crespo is appointed mayor, the conflict between popular justice and military power becomes inevitable. Calderón reflects on honour, justice and the limits of authority.
The play was originally published in 1636; this Ñaque edition is from 2001, directed by Sergi Belbel, and belongs to the Libretos de mano collection.
Recommended for students of Spanish literature and readers interested in classical Golden Age theatre.
Spanish Golden Age playwright, author of Life Is a Dream, The Mayor of Zalamea and many autos sacramentales.
