{"product_id":"9788410122253","title":"The best of us","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Best of Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis play by Aurora Mateos addresses gender-based violence through the depiction of a marriage, from its wedding day to a reunion in prison following the conviction of one of the spouses. Conceived for four characters in a large contemporary city, the scenic flexibility reinforces the universality of the conflict, showing how these issues transcend gender, time, and space. A literary text that invites reflection on the dynamics of power and the complexity of human relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Best of Us\u003c\/em\u003e is a dramatic text that explores the evolution of a couple's relationship marked by gender-based violence. The plot is structured around key moments in a marriage's life, beginning with their wedding and culminating in a meeting in jail after one of them has been convicted. The play, designed for four performers (two male and two female), takes place in a space representing a large modern city, although the author leaves the possibility of scenic adaptation open. This absence of geographical or temporal specifications underscores the work's intention: to present a universal conflict that is not limited to a specific context, but rather reflects social realities that can occur anywhere and at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGender-based violence and its dynamics within a couple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePower and control dynamics within marriage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLegal and emotional consequences of violence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUniversality of social conflicts beyond time and space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTheater as a tool for social denunciation and reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in contemporary dramatic literature, especially those looking for theatrical texts with a strong social and denunciatory component. It is also recommended for students of performing arts, literature, and gender studies, as well as theater professionals interested in productions that address gender-based violence from a universal and human perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA theatrical and profound look at the evolution of a violent relationship, from its beginnings to its legal consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA text that encourages reflection on the universality of gender-based violence by avoiding concrete temporal or spatial references.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA flexible work for staging, which allows for creative adaptations without losing its critical essence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA contribution to contemporary dramatic literature in Spanish, with a focus on current social issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Mateos, Aurora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: El Toro Celeste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: LITERATURE AND LITERARY STUDIES, POETRY, POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS, PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: LA CALDERONA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 142\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 256 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Best of Us\u003c\/em\u003e is a play that stands out for its ability to address a subject as complex as gender-based violence from a universal and delocalized perspective. Aurora Mateos's proposal, by not anchoring the story in a specific time or space, manages to make the conflict transcend the particular and become a mirror of widespread social realities. Its structure around key moments in the relationship and its scenic flexibility make it a valuable text for both individual reading and staging. Recommended for those looking for contemporary theater with social and literary awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EL TORO CELESTE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406797562203,"sku":"9788410122253","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841012225.jpg?v=1781841482","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788410122253","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}