02392cam a22003253u 4500 14235 UtSlPG 20260610133333.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18013978 UtSlPG en es iso639-1 PQ Tamayo y Baus, Manuel, 1829-1898 Más vale maña que fuerza : Proverbio en un acto; with notes, exercises, and vocabulary Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-12-02 Produced by Stan Goodman, Nieves Rodríguez and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Más vale maña que fuerza" by Manuel Tamayo y Baus is a theatrical play written in the late 19th century, reflecting the style and themes prevalent in Spanish drama of that period. As indicated by its title, which translates to "Better Craftiness than Strength," the play embodies moral lessons delivered through the interactions of its characters. The central figures include Elisa, Antonio, and Juana, who navigate themes of love, jealousy, and the complexities of married life. The opening of the play introduces the character Elisa, who is anxiously waiting for her husband, Antonio, to return home. She is troubled by the fact that he seems distant, especially on the occasion of their second wedding anniversary. Juana, her friend, soon arrives, bringing with her a mix of humor and drama, and reveals her own concerns about her husband, Miguel. Their conversation revolves around the challenges they face in their marriages, highlighting themes of trust, fidelity, and the dynamics of power within relationships. Juana's sarcastic remarks about her husband's character provide comic relief, while Elisa's patience and affection for Antonio exemplify a more traditional view of marriage. The beginning establishes a tension that promises to unravel throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Spanish drama Conant, Carlos Everett, 1870-1925 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14235 55623 55623