Description
Peribáñez and the Commander of Ocaña
Book Summary
This special edition of Peribáñez and the Commander of Ocaña gathers the unabridged text of one of Lope de Vega's most representative works alongside the stage production that the National Classical Theatre Company premiered at the 25th Almagro Festival. The reader will find not only the original drama, but also the keys to its staging, which allows for an understanding of the relevance of Golden Age theatre and its ability to move contemporary audiences.
What is it about?
The play tells the story of Peribáñez, an honest Castilian farmer, and the conflict that arises when the Commander of Ocaña, abusing his power, attempts to seduce his wife, Casilda. Lope de Vega constructs a drama of honor and peasant resistance where the dignity of the common man confronts noble tyranny. This edition, in addition to the classic text, includes the adaptation and direction work carried out for the Almagro Festival production, thus offering a complete vision of how a 17th-century work comes to life on today's stages.
Main Themes
- Honor and dignity among the peasantry of the Golden Age.
- The abuse of power by the nobility over the common people.
- The defense of personal dignity against oppression.
- Conjugal love as an unwavering value.
- The staging and adaptation of classical theatre to the contemporary context.
Who is it recommended for?
Students and lovers of classic Spanish theatre, performing arts professionals interested in productions of Golden Age works, and readers who wish to get to know one of Lope de Vega's fundamental pieces from a perspective that integrates text and theatrical performance.
What this book offers
- Access to the full text of a masterpiece of Lope de Vega's rural drama.
- Understanding of the stage adaptation process for a benchmark festival like Almagro.
- A documented view of the work of the National Classical Theatre Company.
- Tools to analyze the relevance of 17th-century social and moral conflicts.
- An edition that combines literary value with the testimony of an actual theatrical production.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Vega, Lope de
- Publisher: National Institute of Performing Arts and Music
- Language: Spanish
- Collection: PENDING COLLECTION
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: January 2002
- Number of pages: 102
- Weight: 300 g
Editorial Assessment
This publication is of interest both to scholars of Golden Age literature and theatre professionals looking for references to significant productions. By integrating the original text with the stage work of the National Classical Theatre Company, it offers a dual perspective: literary and performative. Its connection to the Almagro Festival gives it added documentary value, making it a useful tool for understanding Lope de Vega's theatre in the context of the contemporary performing arts.