{"product_id":"9788411260794","title":"Vested interests","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Bonds of Interest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis masterpiece of Spanish theater, written by Nobel laureate Jacinto Benavente, is a picaresque comedy that wittily unmasks the mechanisms of power and reputation. Through the story of two rogues who manage to climb the social ladder in a city through deceit and false appearances, Benavente constructs an agile and amusing plot. The reader will find a biting and timeless critique of how vested interests uphold appearances, all wrapped in classical language and a perfect theatrical structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play follows the adventures of Leandro and Crispín, two cunning strangers who arrive in an unknown city. Without resources or scruples, they decide to pose as a nobleman and his servant. Through a series of swindles and false alliances, they manage to get the most influential citizens to accept them and treat them as local notables. The plot thickens when the economic and social interests of everyone involved become intertwined, creating a web of lies that no one wants to unravel. With a tone of puppet-show comedy, Benavente parodies the myth of social climbing, showing how vanity and the desire for notoriety blind society to the point that, once the game is exposed, no one dares to admit the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of social hypocrisy and the artificial construction of reputation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe power of money and economic interests as the driving force of human relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eParody of social climbing and false nobility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWit and cunning as tools for survival and advancement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollective complicity in maintaining appearances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for lovers of classic Spanish theater, literature and high school students who need a fundamental 20th-century work, and readers interested in satirical comedy and social criticism. It is also ideal for those looking for an agile and entertaining read that, beneath its apparent lightness, hides a deep reflection on human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA lucid and amusing vision of the mechanisms of power and influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe pleasure of reading a theatrical masterpiece with rich and accessible language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA timeless reflection on truth, lies, and social convenience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA perfectly constructed plot that maintains interest until the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Benavente, Jacinto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: THEATER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDate of publication: April 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 118\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition from Linkgua Ediciones presents one of the most representative comedies by Jacinto Benavente, Nobel Prize in Literature in 1922. The play, premiered in 1907, remains a benchmark of Spanish theater for its sharpness and its ability to portray human weaknesses. It is a recommended read both for those approaching the author for the first time and for those who wish to rediscover a classic that, despite the passage of time, retains all its critical relevance. The hardcover binding and manageable format make it a practical option for study or enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405880025435,"sku":"9788411260794","price":17.33,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841126079.jpg?v=1781834039","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788411260794","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}