by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, Antonio Rey Hazas · Editorial Vicens Vives · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788431642433
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«La vida es sueño» is the philosophical drama by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, published by Editorial Vicens Vives in paperback (256 pages, in Spanish).
The work, a pinnacle of classical Spanish theatre, revolves around Segismundo, a prince imprisoned since birth due to the prophecy that he would bring misfortune to the kingdom. The conflict between free will and destiny, the transience of life, and the difficulty of distinguishing reality from dream unfold in a plot of power, honour, and love. This edition, annotated and with an introduction by Antonio Rey Hazas, places the play in the context of Lope's comedia nueva and highlights its philosophical, symbolic, and lyrical value.
The play was written in 1635, the year of Lope de Vega's death. This edition belongs to the Clásicos Hispánicos collection, with a study of the work by Antonio Rey Hazas and illustrations by Jesús Gabán.
Recommended for secondary school students and readers wishing to approach Golden Age theatre with didactic apparatus and notes.
Spanish Golden Age playwright, author of Life Is a Dream, The Mayor of Zalamea and many autos sacramentales.
