by Pedro Calderón de la Barca · Ediciones El País · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788498150414
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«La vida es sueño» is the play by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, published by Ediciones El País in paperback (142 pages, in Spanish).
The story centres on Prince Segismundo, imprisoned at birth by his father, who wants to avoid the prophecy that he will become a tyrant. From there, the play addresses freedom, destiny, power and the illusion of existence, within the framework of Spanish Golden Age theatre.
The play was originally published in 1635. This 2005 edition belongs to the Clásicos Españoles collection, number 17.
For literature students and readers interested in classical Spanish theatre and the Golden Age.
Spanish Golden Age playwright, author of Life Is a Dream, The Mayor of Zalamea and many autos sacramentales.
