Description
Don Juan Tenorio
Book Summary
This edition presents the complete text of Don Juan Tenorio, the masterpiece by José Zorrilla, accompanied by the stage production created by the National Classical Theater Company. The reader will find not only the original romantic drama but also an approach to its contemporary staging, which allows for an understanding of the enduring relevance of this Spanish theater classic. An indispensable tool for students, performing arts professionals, and theater lovers who wish to explore the work from both textual and performative perspectives.
What is it about?
Don Juan Tenorio tells the story of the legendary Sevillian seducer, a libertine character who defies social and religious norms. The play is divided into two parts: in the first, Don Juan makes a wager with Don Luis Mejía as to who can commit more misdeeds and conquer more women in a year; in the second, after a long exile, he returns to Seville and faces the consequences of his actions, finding redemption through the true love of Doña Inés. This volume includes the full text of the play and the specific production that the National Classical Theater Company premiered at the Calderón Theater in Valladolid, offering a comprehensive view of theatrical tradition and innovation.
Main Themes
- The Don Juan myth as an archetype of the seducer and transgressor.
- The conflict between profane love and spiritual redemption.
- Death, the afterlife, and the possibility of divine forgiveness.
- The contemporary staging of a Spanish theater classic.
- The tradition of romantic theater and its adaptation to modern productions.
Who is it recommended for?
Literature and theater students in need of a reliable edition of the original text. Performing arts professionals and enthusiasts interested in the National Classical Theater Company's production. Readers who wish to rediscover one of the great myths of Hispanic culture from a dual perspective: literary and stage-based.
What this book offers
- Access to the full text of one of the most performed plays in Spanish.
- An inside look at the production process of a leading theater company.
- Understanding the evolution of the Don Juan myth on the contemporary stage.
- Study and reference material for literary and dramaturgical analysis.
Technical Details
- Author: Zorrilla, José
- Publisher: National Institute of Performing Arts and Music
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Theater direction and production, plays, theatrical texts
- Collection: Pending Collection
- Binding: Other
- Publication Date: January 2002
- Number of pages: 96
- Weight: 300 g
Editorial Assessment
This edition is of particular interest for combining Zorrilla's canonical text with the stage proposal of the National Classical Theater Company. Although brief in pages, it offers a double reading: literary and performative, making it a valuable resource for those studying or working in the theatrical field. It is an opportunity to appreciate how a Romantic classic remains alive on today's stages.