{"product_id":"9788411269995","title":"The jealous old man","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Jealous Old Man\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, the reader will find a short piece of classic Spanish theater, loaded with irony and social criticism. \u003cem\u003eThe Jealous Old Man\u003c\/em\u003e is an interlude by Miguel de Cervantes that ridicules extreme jealousy and hypocrisy, offering a comic and biting vision of romantic relationships in the 17th century. Its primary value lies in the mastery with which Cervantes condenses a satirical portrait of the human condition into a few pages, making it an agile and surprisingly modern read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story focuses on an old man with a jealous temperament who, through a lapse in judgment, forgets to lock his house. This mistake allows his young wife, Lorenza, to go out to meet her neighbor, Ortigoza. Through the dialogue between Lorenza and her maid, Cristina, a fierce and humorous critique of the husband is constructed, presenting him as a ridiculous, cuckolded man. The plot, considered a theatrical variant of the novella \u003cem\u003eThe Jealous Extremaduran\u003c\/em\u003e, culminates in a scene of deception that unfolds right before the husband's eyes, becoming one of the most ironic moments in Spanish Golden Age theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJealousy as a pathology and source of ridicule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHypocrisy and double-dealing in marital relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeception and female cunning as a response to male control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial satire against old age and marital authority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is recommended for students of literature and classic Spanish theater, as well as readers interested in the work of Miguel de Cervantes beyond \u003cem\u003eDon Quixote\u003c\/em\u003e. It is also attractive to those who enjoy satirical comedy, interludes, and short plays that humorously portray human weaknesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA display of Cervantes' talent for short comedy and social criticism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA quick and entertaining read, ideal for getting to know the interlude genre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn ironic perspective on jealousy and power dynamics in marriage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn example of how classic theater remains relevant through its humor and psychological sharpness.\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 Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra\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\u003eTopic:\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 Paperback\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 38\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 from Linkgua brings the reader a minor but essential piece of Cervantine theater. Its brevity and satirical tone make it an ideal gateway for those wishing to explore the author's dramatic side. The work stands out for its ability to condense a biting critique and an accurate psychological portrait into just a few pages, making it especially interesting for scholars of the Golden Age and fans of classic humor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405879599451,"sku":"9788411269995","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841126999.jpg?v=1781834018","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788411269995","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}