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I have read about twelve of [Calderon's] plays; some of them certainly deserve to be ranked among the grandest and most perfect productions of the human mind. He exceeds all modern dramatists with the exception of Shakespeare. (Percy Bysshe Shelley)
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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.
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What a beautiful play. Spanish baroque at its height. All about free will versus the Calvinist dogma of predestination. Mixed with Renaissance politics. (Students of Philip Sidney should read this!) I'd love to see an expressionist production in a gorgeous old theatre!
The translation, while very easy to read, is slightly too "modern" in tone, at least that's how it seems to me (though I haven't read the Spanish original). And the notes at the back are very superficial. Some things are explained which don't need to be, for the average reader, while other things are not explained which might benefit from a little glossing. The introduction is ok, but short. However, there's an excellent list of critical texts for further reading.
The translation, while very easy to read, is slightly too "modern" in tone, at least that's how it seems to me (though I haven't read the Spanish original). And the notes at the back are very superficial. Some things are explained which don't need to be, for the average reader, while other things are not explained which might benefit from a little glossing. The introduction is ok, but short. However, there's an excellent list of critical texts for further reading.
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This book was well written and a wonderful insite to the mind of a playwright who's play has survived to date and being played in the London Theatre scene.
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For me, Calderon was a great discover. First book of spanish literature I read, really innocent reader, I realised how big his influence had been on world literature. His powerful way of writing and using words, although at the same time it s very synthetic, quick to read, goes straight to the heart of the subject, but leads you also in a fantastic world, the real world but dreamt...The great escape. To read.
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