{"product_id":"9788411261920","title":"Triumph of the saints","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTriumph of the Saints\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTriumph of the Saints\u003c\/em\u003e is a 16th-century Jesuit play written by Pedro de Morales to commemorate the arrival of Roman relics at the Mexico City Cathedral in 1578. The piece recreates the persecution of Christians under Emperor Diocletian, their martyrdom, and the final triumph of the Church with the conversion of Constantine. Beyond its classical plot, the value of this work lies in its innovative formal structure, divided into five acts with a tripartite composition. It is a unique testimony of colonial theater and New Spanish religious literature, offering the reader a window into the cultural and dramatic history of viceregal Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is framed within the tradition of Spanish Jesuit theater, focused on the exaltation of the Christian faith. Its plot follows a classic narrative structure of three key moments. First, it exposes the reasons that lead Emperor Diocletian to unleash a systematic persecution against Christians. Next, the dramatic core unfolds with the narration of the persecution and martyrdom of the faithful. Finally, the action culminates with the death of Diocletian and the conversion of Constantine to Christianity, symbolizing the definitive triumph of the Church. Although the theme is recurrent in the religious literature of the time, Pedro de Morales' work stands out for its formal treatment, distributing the piece into five acts and a tripartite structure that includes an introibo, the play itself, and a song.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChristian martyrdom and religious persecution during the Roman Empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe final triumph of the Church as a divine and earthly institution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conversion of political power (Constantine) as a historical turning point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe tradition of Jesuit theater in the New Spanish colonial context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFormal innovation in 16th-century dramatic structure.\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 classical Spanish and New Spanish theater, as well as scholars of Golden Age religious literature. It will also be of great value to historians of colonial culture and art, and to anyone who wishes to know a representative example of Jesuit theater in Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a fundamental dramatic text of Mexican colonial theater, little known outside of academic circles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the structure and recurrent themes of 16th-century Jesuit theater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA historical testimony of religious and cultural celebrations in viceregal Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA hardcover edition that ensures the preservation of a literary classic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: de Morales, Pedro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CLASSICAL TEXTS, PLAYS, THEATRICAL 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: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 128\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\u003e\u003cem\u003eTriumph of the Saints\u003c\/em\u003e is a work of interest to specialists and fans of classical Hispanic American theater. Its value lies not only in its religious plot, but in its status as a cultural testimony to the festive and dramatic practices of colonial Mexico. The Linkgua edition, in hardcover format, offers a careful presentation for a text that, despite its brevity (128 pages), constitutes a relevant piece within Jesuit literature. It is especially recommended for those seeking to expand their knowledge of Golden Age theater beyond the Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405874618715,"sku":"9788411261920","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841126192.jpg?v=1781833853","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788411261920","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}