{"product_id":"9788411263078","title":"The greatest crown","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Greatest Crown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Greatest Crown\u003c\/em\u003e is a Spanish Golden Age drama that immerses the reader in the moral and spiritual conflicts of the Visigothic court. Félix Lope de Vega constructs a plot centered on King Liuvigild, the heretical bishop Orosius, and the princes Hermenegild and Reccared, exploring the tension between earthly power and faith. Through intense dialogues and ethical dilemmas, the play offers a mirror of the complexities of authority, ambition, and loyalty. It is an essential read for those seeking to understand the roots of classical Spanish theater and the theological debates that defined an era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play takes place in the context of the Visigothic kingdom of Toledo, where King Liuvigild faces both political and spiritual challenges. His authority is put to the test by Arian heresy, represented by Bishop Orosius, whose ideas clash with the Catholic orthodoxy defended by his sons, Hermenegild and Reccared. Lope de Vega weaves a narrative where the monarch's decisions reflect the struggle between personal ambition and leadership responsibilities. The conflict intensifies when family loyalties are divided by faith, leading to an outcome that questions the foundations of morality and power. The dynamic between Liuvigild and Orosius forms the philosophical core, offering a reflection on religious and earthly authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConflict between political power and religious authority in Visigothic Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMoral dilemmas in the exercise of leadership and decision-making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArian heresy and its impact on the unity of the kingdom and the royal family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFilial loyalty versus the defense of religious convictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe tension between personal ambition and the common good at court.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended for students and scholars of Golden Age literature, interested in classical Spanish theater and the work of Lope de Vega. It is also suitable for readers who enjoy historical dramas with a theological and political background, as well as for those seeking to understand the moral complexities of Visigothic Spain through dramatic fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the ethical and spiritual conflicts of Liuvigild's reign, relevant for understanding the history of Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLope de Vega's mastery of Baroque drama, with dialogues that explore the psychology of characters facing universal dilemmas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the relationship between faith, power, and loyalty that transcends its historical context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA hardcover edition that facilitates the reading and preservation of a classic of Spanish theater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e de Vega, Lope\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 CLASSIC 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\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 156\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\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Greatest Crown\u003c\/em\u003e recovers a lesser-known work by Lope de Vega, yet one charged with the dramatic depth that characterizes the \"Phoenix of Wits.\" Its focus on the moral dilemmas of power and heresy makes it a valuable read for those studying Golden Age theater or the religious history of Spain. Linkgua Ediciones' hardcover presentation ensures appropriate durability for a text that deserves to be consulted and kept in personal or academic libraries. It is a work that, although brief, offers rich material for literary and historical analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405878452571,"sku":"9788411263078","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841126307.jpg?v=1781833986","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788411263078","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}