{"product_id":"9788411261418","title":"The Devotion of the Cross","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Devotion to the Cross\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, written in 1633, is a religious drama that combines the Baroque theatrical tradition with a profound exploration of faith and destiny. Through a three-act structure, the reader delves into a plot where love, deception, and complex family relationships are intertwined with moral dilemmas. The work offers a glimpse into the values of Baroque society, using humor and tension to address spiritual and ethical questions, with the cross as a central symbol of devotion and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Devotion to the Cross\u003c\/em\u003e begins with a scene between the characters Menga and Gil, which serves as a metaphor for the obstacles the protagonists will face. From there, the plot develops by exploring how faith and devotion shape the destiny of the characters, who face deceptions, family conflicts, and moral dilemmas. Calderón de la Barca uses humor and ambiguity to add layers of complexity to the text, while the cross becomes a symbolic element that guides the action and the characters' decisions, reflecting the spiritual concerns of the Spanish Baroque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFaith and religious devotion as determining forces in the characters' lives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between love, deception, and personal freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFamily relationships marked by uncertainty and destiny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMoral and ethical dilemmas in the context of Baroque society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe tension between humor and tragedy as a dramatic device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in classical Spanish theater and the work of Calderón de la Barca, as well as literature students and scholars who wish to analyze a religious drama representative of the Golden Age. It is also suitable for those seeking to understand the values and spiritual conflicts of the Baroque era through a plot that combines humor, tension, and religious symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into Spanish Baroque theater, with its classic three-act structure and rich religious symbology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on faith, destiny, and redemption through characters facing complex moral dilemmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contrast between humor and dramatic tension as a tool to explore profound themes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA vision of 17th-century society, its values, and its ethical and family conflicts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calderón de la Barca, Pedro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e CLASSICAL TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e THEATER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Devotion to the Cross\u003c\/em\u003e is a work that stands out for its ability to integrate humor and tension into a religious drama, offering the reader a complete theatrical experience. The Linkgua Ediciones edition, in hardcover format, facilitates its handling and preservation, making it ideal for both academic study and personal enjoyment. The work is especially relevant for those seeking to delve into the theater of the Golden Age and the symbolic complexity of Calderón de la Barca, where faith and destiny are intertwined with human passions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405878026587,"sku":"9788411261418","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841126141.jpg?v=1781833960","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788411261418","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}