02370cam a22003733u 4500 28106 UtSlPG 20260610133636.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18019905 UtSlPG en es iso639-1 PQ Benavente, Jacinto, 1866-1954 Tres Comedias Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Heath's modern language series Release date is 2009-02-17 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Tres Comedias" by Jacinto Benavente is a collection of comedies written in the early 20th century. The volume features three distinct plays: "Sin Querer," "De Pequeñas Causas," and "Los Intereses Creados," showcasing Benavente's keen observations of Spanish society, particularly focusing on the relationships and social dynamics among characters. The plays often employ satire, reflecting societal absurdities and human behaviors with both humor and insight. The opening of "Tres Comedias" introduces the first play, "Sin Querer," where the characters Luisa and Pepe secretly discuss their parents' plan to engage them to one another, despite their lack of romantic affection. The lighthearted and comedic dialogue between them reveals their mutual reluctance to follow through with a marriage arranged by their families, instead fostering a genuine connection through candid conversation. The exploration of societal expectations and personal feelings sets the tone for Benavente's work, illustrating his ability to blend humor with deeper reflections on love and familial pressures, thus establishing engaging character dynamics right from the start. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Comedy plays Spanish language -- Readers Spanish drama Van Horne, John, 1889-1959 Heath's modern language series https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28106 69015 69015