{"product_id":"9788487731648","title":"White hands do not offend.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhite Hands Do Not Offend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition features the complete text of the play by Calderón de la Barca, premiered at the Teatro Pavón in Madrid by the National Classical Theatre Company. The reader will find the version and direction by Eduardo Vasco, which offers a contemporary take on one of the most representative cloak-and-sword dramas of the Spanish Golden Age. An essential volume for understanding the evolution of the staging of classical theatre, combining philological rigor with current stage practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play narrates the adventures of Don César, a Milanese nobleman who, after a duel, is forced to flee to Spain. There, to hide his identity, he poses as a painter and enters the service of a lady, leading to an entanglement of love and honor. The plot develops with the agility and mastery typical of Calderón, mixing humor, intrigue, and class conflicts. This edition does not only reproduce the text, but also documents the production process, the directorial decisions, and the adaptation made for the contemporary stage, offering a dual perspective: literary and theatrical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHonor and reputation in Golden Age society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRomantic entanglement and mistaken identity as a dramatic engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial criticism of appearances and hypocrisy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe process of adapting and directing a classic for contemporary theatre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe staging and the work of the National Classical Theatre Company.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents and theatre professionals, stage directors, playwrights, and actors interested in the staging of the classics. It is also an essential read for lovers of Golden Age literature who wish to know how a professional production of Calderón is approached. Likewise, it is of great use to theatre critics and teachers working on the play from a theatrical perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to Calderón's original text alongside Eduardo Vasco's stage version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the creative process and directorial decisions in a professional production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation of a theatrical milestone by the National Classical Theatre Company.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA study tool to analyze the adaptation of classical texts to contemporary theatre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdded value as a reference material for theatre professionals and enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calderón de la Barca, Pedro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e National Institute of Performing Arts and Music\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 THEATRE DIRECTION AND PRODUCTION, PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e OUT OF COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 123\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 420 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition stands out for its dual focus: literary and theatrical. By including the version and direction of Eduardo Vasco, it offers a unique perspective on how a classic can be reinterpreted without losing its essence. It is a reference work for those seeking to understand the dialogue between the original text and its contemporary staging, becoming a valuable resource for both academic study and professional theatre practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE LAS ARTES ESCÉNICAS Y DE LA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405070426459,"sku":"9788487731648","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848773164.jpg?v=1781822285","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788487731648","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}