{"product_id":"9788418782244","title":"FRIENDSHIP","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFRIENDSHIP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis play, written by National Dramatic Literature Prize winner Juan Mayorga, places us at the wake of a mutual friend. Two men, Manglano and Ufarte, share a silence broken by tears and consolation. Through this intimate act, the play explores the complexity of a friendship forged in childhood and marked by divergent life paths. The reader witnesses a mourning process where communication becomes a battlefield and the friendship itself is put to the test, revealing the difficulty of saying what is essential. The volume is completed by an essay by philosopher Nuria Sánchez Madrid that delves into the dual nature of this bond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play opens with a precise stage direction: Dumas lies in the coffin, while Manglano and Ufarte watch over him. The initial silence is broken when Manglano starts to cry and Ufarte attempts to console him. From this scene, Mayorga constructs a contained drama where the past and present of these two men, united since childhood by shared games, unfold before the reader. Life has treated them unequally, both economically and socially, and that difference becomes an obstacle to genuine communication. The text not only investigates what it means to be a friend, but also exposes the fragility of a bond that, as noted in Nuria Sánchez Madrid's essay, \"divides one into two.\" The play invites us to wonder what one would say about a friend if they were gone, and what should be said while they are still present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFriendship as a complex and contradictory bond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrief and the difficulty of facing the loss of a loved one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication and silence as forms of expression in extreme moments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial and economic differences as barriers in personal relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eShared memory and the passage of time as shapers of identity.\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 readers interested in quality contemporary theater, followers of Juan Mayorga's work, and lovers of dramatic literature that explores human relationships from a philosophical and existential perspective. It will also be of interest to those seeking texts that invite reflection on friendship, communication, and the fragility of affective bonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound and moving reflection on the nature of friendship and grief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA theatrical text of great dramatic intensity, with a precise structure and careful language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complementary essay that enriches the reading and offers a philosophical perspective on the central theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA work that invites personal introspection regarding one's own friendships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: MAYORGA, JUAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: EDICIONES LA UÑA ROTA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: LIBROS ROBADOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 112\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 114 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriendship is a work that, from its scenic minimalism, achieves great emotional and philosophical density. Juan Mayorga demonstrates his mastery in constructing a drama from an apparently simple situation, exploring the cracks in human communication. The inclusion of Nuria Sánchez Madrid's essay adds a layer of depth that invites a more reflective reading. It is a book that, without a doubt, will connect with an audience looking for theater that not only entertains, but also makes one think about the bonds that define us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES LA UÑA ROTA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407430934875,"sku":"9788418782244","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841878224.jpg?v=1781855599","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418782244","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}