{"product_id":"9788496290488","title":"COMEDY OF SAINT FRANCIS BORGIA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eComedy of Saint Francis Borgia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by the Mexican writer Matías de Bocanegra recreates the crucial moment that transformed the life of Francis Borgia, a nobleman in the court of Charles V. Through a Golden Age dramatic text, the reader witnesses the impact that contemplating the corpse of Empress Isabella of Portugal had on Borgia, an experience that led him to abandon court life and join the Society of Jesus. The comedy not only recounts a historical episode but explores the tension between worldly power and spiritual vocation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play focuses on the death of Empress Isabella of Portugal in 1539 and the transfer of her corpse to Granada, according to the wishes of Charles V. During the funeral procession, the coffin is opened to verify its contents. Upon contemplating the state of the remains of the woman who was once of great beauty, Francis Borgia utters the words that would mark his destiny: \"I will no longer serve a master who can die.\" Following this event, Borgia decides to abandon the court and enter the Society of Jesus, a path that would lead him to sainthood. The comedy develops this argument by combining historical elements with the theatrical tradition of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fleeting nature of beauty and worldly power in the face of spiritual eternity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReligious conversion as a response to a personal revelation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between courtly life and religious vocation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeath as a catalyst for inner transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of Saint Francis Borgia as an example of renunciation and devotion to faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in classic Golden Age theater, particularly that developed in the Mexican colonial sphere. It is also of great value to those who study the history of the Society of Jesus, the figure of Saint Francis Borgia, or dramatic literature with religious themes. Likewise, it may appeal to those seeking texts that address the relationship between political power and spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA theatrical vision of a key historical episode in the life of Saint Francis Borgia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a representative work of 17th-century Mexican theater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the fleeting nature of life and the search for transcendent meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to learn about a classic text that combines history, religion, and drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: de Bocanegra, Matías\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: THEATER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 152\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of the Comedy of Saint Francis Borgia recovers a fundamental text of New Spanish theater, offering readers a work that transcends its historical context to pose universal questions about life, death, and faith. Matías de Bocanegra's work stands out for its ability to dramatize a moment of personal conversion with intensity and plausibility, making it a recommended read both for specialists in classical literature and for those approaching the genre for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405970432347,"sku":"9788496290488","price":14.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849629048.jpg?v=1781834780","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788496290488","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}