{"product_id":"9788411261647","title":"Fuenteovejuna","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFuenteovejuna\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover edition of \u003cstrong\u003eFuenteovejuna\u003c\/strong\u003e presents one of the most emblematic works of classical Spanish theater, written by Lope de Vega. The reader will encounter a historical drama that transcends its era to become a universal symbol of the struggle against tyranny and the defense of collective justice. Based on real events that took place in 1476, the play narrates how an entire town unites to confront oppression under the famous motto \"Fuenteovejuna, all as one.\" It is essential reading for understanding the evolution of Golden Age theater and the values of honor and popular dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play focuses on the uprising of the town of Fuenteovejuna against its feudal lord, Fernán Gómez de Guzmán, Commander of the Order of Calatrava. Faced with abuses of power, humiliation, and systematic injustice, the inhabitants decide to take justice into their own hands and execute the tyrant. When royal authorities investigate the crime and subject the townspeople to torture to uncover the culprit, everyone responds unanimously: \"Fuenteovejuna did it.\" Lope de Vega transforms this historical event into a drama of universal spirit, where the cohesion of the collective stands as a shield against oppression. The play culminates with the intervention of the Catholic Monarchs, who absolve the town, recognizing not only the legitimacy of their action but also the political implications of the succession conflict between Isabella the Catholic and Joanna la Beltraneja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTyranny and the feudal lord's abuse of power over his vassals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe union of the people as a collective force against injustice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe honor and dignity of the common man as fundamental values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePopular justice versus institutional justice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe historical conflict regarding the succession to the throne of Castile in the 15th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is intended for students of literature and classical Spanish theater, as well as readers interested in the great milestones of the Golden Age. It is also recommended for performing arts professionals seeking to understand Lope de Vega's dramatic structure, and for anyone who values stories of collective resistance and social justice with a profound historical background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fundamental piece of Spanish Golden Age theater, key to understanding the evolution of the dramatic genre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA dramatized historical account that invites reflection on tyranny, justice, and solidarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe most famous literary example of the people united as a collective protagonist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA hardcover edition, durable and suitable for frequent reference and study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: de Vega, Lope\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\u003ePublication date: January 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cstrong\u003eFuenteovejuna\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly useful for those seeking a manageable and durable copy of an essential classic. Lope de Vega's work remains fully relevant due to its treatment of oppression and collective resistance, themes that continue to resonate today. It is a reading that combines literary value with historical significance, offering the reader an experience that transcends mere entertainment to invite ethical and social reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405877829979,"sku":"9788411261647","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841126164.jpg?v=1781833949","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788411261647","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}