{"product_id":"9788490411599","title":"The Mayor of Zalamea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Mayor of Zalamea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition presents a new version of one of the masterpieces of Spanish Golden Age theater, adapted and brought to the stage by the National Classical Theater Company. The reader will find a dramatic text of exceptional intensity, where the mastery of Calderón de la Barca weaves a plot that oscillates between the tragic and the comic with astonishing fluidity. The play explores the depths of honor, justice, and love through a conflict that pits military power against personal dignity, offering a first-rate literary and theatrical experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play focuses on the conflict that arises when a troop of soldiers arrives in the town of Zalamea during a military campaign. Captain Don Álvaro de Ataide, abusing his authority, abducts and dishonors Isabel, the daughter of the wealthy farmer Pedro Crespo. Upon failing to obtain justice from the army, Crespo, invested as the town's mayor, must make a drastic decision that tests the limits of law, power, and individual conscience. The plot unfolds with scenes of great emotional tension, alternating moments of harshness with those of deep reflection, in a narrative journey that goes from dishonor to the pursuit of justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHonor as personal conscience and dignity versus social or military honor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJustice and the abuse of power in a context of military and civil authority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove and heartbreak as drivers of conflict and tragedy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePretense and appearance as mechanisms of defense and attack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClass struggle and the value of the individual above their social standing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students of literature and theater, fans of classic Spanish theater, performing arts professionals, and readers interested in works that address universal ethical and social dilemmas from a high-quality dramatic perspective. It is especially relevant for those who wish to know an updated version of a classic performed by the National Classical Theater Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a contemporary version of a fundamental text of Spanish theater, adapted for current performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the psychological and moral complexity of the characters, which invites reflection on honor and justice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to appreciate Calderón's mastery in constructing a plot that combines emotion, tension, and a perfect narrative rhythm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that allows for an understanding of the evolution and relevance of classical theater on the current stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Calderón de la Barca, Pedro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: National Institute of Performing Arts and Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: THEATER DIRECTION AND PRODUCTION, PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CLASSICAL THEATER TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 458 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \"The Mayor of Zalamea\" is of great interest due to its direct link with the National Classical Theater Company, which ensures a rigorous scenic and textual treatment. The play, with its ability to move from the tragic to the comic and its profound exploration of themes such as honor and justice, remains a benchmark of universal theater. For the reader interested in classical drama or contemporary theatrical production, this book offers a careful and current version of an essential classic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE LAS ARTES ESCÉNICAS Y DE LA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405074194779,"sku":"9788490411599","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849041159.jpg?v=1781822446","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490411599","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}