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LoC No.: 07015535
Title: Eight Dramas of Calderon
Alternate Title: 8 dramas of Calderón
Note: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: Advertisement -- The painter of his own dishonour -- Keep your own secret -- Gil Perez, the Gallician -- Three judgments at a blow -- Mayor of Zalamea -- Beware of smooth water -- The mighty magician -- Such stuff as dreams are made of.
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Summary: "Eight Dramas of Calderón" by Pedro Calderón de la Barca is a collection of translated theatrical works written in the early 17th century. This compilation features lesser-known plays that embody themes of love, honor, and personal tragedy, often highlighting the intricacies of human relationships and societal expectations. Calderón's renowned ability to weave dramatic tension and emotional depth into his narratives shines through, inviting readers to explore the lives of both familiar and original characters. The opening of the volume presents an advertisement from Edward Fitzgerald, the translator, apologizing for the liberties taken in rendering Calderón’s works into English. He notes the challenges of accurately conveying the original Spanish dramatic passion to an English-speaking audience, suggesting that certain facets of Calderón's brilliance might be lost in translation while retaining the essence of his storytelling. The first play, "The Painter of His Own Dishonour," introduces a complex tale involving Don Juan and his wife, Serafina, against the backdrop of nobility and personal conflict. Relationships are tested as secrets unfold, setting the stage for a dramatic exploration of love, dishonor, and familial obligations, laying the groundwork for the emotional turmoil that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Calderón de la Barca, Pedro, 1600-1681
Translator: FitzGerald, Edward, 1809-1883
EBook No.: 63776
Published: Nov 15, 2020
Downloads: 138
Language: English
Subject: Spanish drama -- Translations into English
Subject: Calderón de la Barca, Pedro, 1600-1681 -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 07015535
Title: Eight Dramas of Calderon
Alternate Title: 8 dramas of Calderón
Note: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: Advertisement -- The painter of his own dishonour -- Keep your own secret -- Gil Perez, the Gallician -- Three judgments at a blow -- Mayor of Zalamea -- Beware of smooth water -- The mighty magician -- Such stuff as dreams are made of.
Credits:
Produced by Afra Ullah and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Eight Dramas of Calderón" by Pedro Calderón de la Barca is a collection of translated theatrical works written in the early 17th century. This compilation features lesser-known plays that embody themes of love, honor, and personal tragedy, often highlighting the intricacies of human relationships and societal expectations. Calderón's renowned ability to weave dramatic tension and emotional depth into his narratives shines through, inviting readers to explore the lives of both familiar and original characters. The opening of the volume presents an advertisement from Edward Fitzgerald, the translator, apologizing for the liberties taken in rendering Calderón’s works into English. He notes the challenges of accurately conveying the original Spanish dramatic passion to an English-speaking audience, suggesting that certain facets of Calderón's brilliance might be lost in translation while retaining the essence of his storytelling. The first play, "The Painter of His Own Dishonour," introduces a complex tale involving Don Juan and his wife, Serafina, against the backdrop of nobility and personal conflict. Relationships are tested as secrets unfold, setting the stage for a dramatic exploration of love, dishonor, and familial obligations, laying the groundwork for the emotional turmoil that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Calderón de la Barca, Pedro, 1600-1681
Translator: FitzGerald, Edward, 1809-1883
EBook No.: 63776
Published: Nov 15, 2020
Downloads: 138
Language: English
Subject: Spanish drama -- Translations into English
Subject: Calderón de la Barca, Pedro, 1600-1681 -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.