{"product_id":"9788490077313","title":"THE LADY FROM THE DAWN","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE LADY OF THE DAWN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis masterpiece of 20th-century Spanish theater immerses us in rural Asturias to explore the boundaries between reality and fantasy. The story of Martín, a widower tormented by the mysterious disappearance of his wife, is transformed by the arrival of an enigmatic pilgrim and the unexpected rescue of a young woman who attempted suicide. Through profound dialogue and a poetic atmosphere, the play addresses universal themes such as love, destiny, and death, offering the reader a moving reflection on the search for happiness and the acceptance of one's own fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an Asturian farmhouse, Martín’s family still mourns the loss of Angélica, who disappeared after drowning in the mill dam years earlier. The arrival of a mysterious pilgrim, the Lady of the Dawn, alters the life of the household. Meanwhile, Martín rescues Adela, a young woman who attempts suicide, and a love grows between them that seems to bring joy back to the family. However, on the night of Saint John, as everyone celebrates in the village, the Lady of the Dawn comes face to face with Angélica, who returns after having run away with a lover. In a tense and revealing dialogue, we discover that the Lady of the Dawn is the personification of death, and that she has come to fulfill her destiny: to convince Angélica that her return would only bring pain and that she must let herself be carried away by the waters of the mill, accepting her end to preserve the happiness of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between reality and fantasy as a narrative engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeath personified as a female figure, presented with beauty and serenity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRedemptive love and the power of new beginnings in the face of tragedy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDestiny and the acceptance of inevitable events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for happiness and sacrifice for the well-being of loved ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for lovers of contemporary classic theater, literature students, and readers interested in works that explore character psychology and existential dilemmas. It is also ideal for those who appreciate the poetic prose of Alejandro Casona and his ability to fuse the Asturian rural tradition with universal themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA theatrical experience that invites reflection on life, death, and love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover the favorite work of one of the most important playwrights of the Spanish Republican exile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA journey to rural Asturias through lyrical and evocative language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plot that masterfully combines mystery, drama, and poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on death as a liberating element rather than a tragedy.\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 Casona, Alejandro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e LINKGUA\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 December 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122\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\u003eThe Lady of the Dawn is a work that transcends time due to its ability to move and provoke thought. Linkgua's paperback edition makes it accessible to students and general readers alike. Its value lies in the mastery with which Casona approaches death and destiny without falling into excessive drama, but rather with a poetic sensitivity that invites introspection. It is an essential read for those seeking quality theater with a profound human depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405883367771,"sku":"9788490077313","price":8.32,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007731.jpg?v=1781834123","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490077313","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}