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100 1 _aCalderón de la Barca, Pedro,
_d1600-1681
245 1 0 _aEight Dramas of Calderon
246 1 _a8 dramas of Calderón
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-15
505 0 _aAdvertisement -- 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.
508 _aProduced by Afra Ullah and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSpanish drama -- Translations into English
653 _aCalderón de la Barca, Pedro, 1600-1681 -- Translations into English
700 1 _aFitzGerald, Edward,
_d1809-1883
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63776
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