by Pedro Calderón de la Barca · Ediciones del Orto · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788479234607
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«La vida es sueño» is the play by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, published by Ediciones del Orto in paperback (64 pages, in Spanish).
Segismundo, a prince imprisoned since birth by a prophecy that he would become a tyrant, is temporarily freed by his father, King Basilio, to test whether fate will be fulfilled. His behaviour unleashes a conflict over power, justice and free will.
This 2011 edition includes introduction, selection and notes by Jesús Torres.
The introduction and notes by Jesús Torres make it especially useful for literature students and readers of classical Spanish theatre.
