Description
Where There Are Grievances, There Is No Jealousy
Book Summary
This edition presents the text of one of the most brilliant comedies of the Spanish Golden Age, written by Francisco de Rojas Zorrilla and performed by the National Classical Theater Company. The play, which enjoyed great success in its time and was a reference for European playwrights such as Scarron and Davenant, ingeniously explores the boundaries between honor, jealousy, and love. The reader will find a masterpiece of classical comedy, rescued from oblivion, which offers a unique opportunity to delve into the mechanisms of humor and the complexity of characters struggling to redeem their haphazard lives.
What is it about?
The play poses a classic conflict of Baroque theater: the tension between honor and jealousy. Rojas Zorrilla constructs a plot where the characters, trapped in romantic entanglements and extreme situations, face the dilemma of defending their reputation or yielding to the impulses of the heart. Through agile dialogue and comic situations, the comedy deconstructs the rigid codes of honor to show that, when grievances are involved, jealousy loses its reason for being. The edition includes the complete text of the performance, allowing the reader to appreciate the theatrical technique, character development, and wit that turned this piece into a benchmark of classical theater.
Main themes
- The conflict between honor and jealousy in Golden Age theater.
- Comedy as a tool for reflecting on human passions.
- The development of complex characters seeking a second chance.
- The influence of Spanish classical theater on 17th-century European dramaturgy.
- The rescue and valorization of a forgotten comedy from the classical repertoire.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at students and scholars of Golden Age literature, theater professionals, and fans of classical comedy. It will also interest readers who wish to discover a less widespread but fundamental piece by Rojas Zorrilla, as well as those seeking to understand the mechanisms of comedy and the evolution of the theatrical genre in Spain.
What this book offers
- Access to the full text of a classical comedy performed by the National Classical Theater Company.
- An in-depth look at the codes of honor and jealousy in Baroque theater.
- The opportunity to discover a play that influenced European playwrights like Scarron and Davenant.
- An example of how comedy can address complex themes like love and revenge.
- Reference material for the study of Golden Age theatrical technique.
Technical specifications
- Author: Rojas Zorrilla, Francisco de
- Publisher: Instituto Nacional de las Artes Escénicas y de la
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS
- Collection: THEATRICAL WORKS
- Binding: Other
- Edition date: November 2014
- Number of pages: 128
- Weight: 458 g
Editorial review
This edition is of great interest to those who wish to delve into a classical comedy that, despite its historical relevance, has remained unjustly forgotten. The text, endorsed by the National Classical Theater Company, offers a rigorous opportunity to study the mechanisms of comedy and the evolution of the genre. It is recommended reading for both specialists and fans of Golden Age theater who are looking to expand their knowledge beyond the canonical titles.