{"product_id":"9788496428331","title":"Disdain, with disdain","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScorn with Scorn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reader is presented with one of the most brilliant comedies of intrigue from the Spanish Golden Age. Written by Agustín Moreto, the play explores the paradox of love through the story of Carlos, Count of Urgell, who falls in love with the elusive Princess Diana. Determined to win her over, the protagonist employs a bold psychological tactic: fighting her disdain with his own. This strategy gives rise to a plot full of witty dialogue, misunderstandings, and reflections on the nature of desire, making the work a sharp analysis of the psychology of love and the complexities of seduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in Barcelona, the comedy begins with Carlos, a man of great achievements, wallowing in despair over the unrequited love of Diana, a princess known for her elusive nature. His servant Polilla, with a realistic and compassionate sense of humor, tries to console him. The plot revolves around Carlos's decision to use indifference as a tool of seduction, a strategy that defies the conventions of traditional courtship. Through a classic structure of intrigue, the play unfolds plot twists and misunderstandings that maintain tension. Moreto uses poetic language and sharp dialogue to explore the central paradox: the object of desire becomes more attractive when it appears unattainable. The play not only entertains but also offers a profound reflection on love, desire, and human nature, while simultaneously presenting a portrait of the power dynamics and gender roles of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe psychology of love and desire, and the paradox of attraction to the inaccessible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe use of indifference and disdain as strategic tools in the game of seduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe comedy of intrigue with its characteristic misunderstandings, equivocations, and plot twists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe sharpness of the dialogue and the exploration of human nature through the interaction between characters of different social classes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe social context of the Golden Age, with its gender roles and codified power dynamics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in classic Spanish literature, especially Golden Age theater. It is ideal for literature students and scholars, as well as fans of comedies of intrigue who are looking for an intelligent plot and witty dialogue. It will also be of great interest to those who wish to explore the psychological complexities of love and seduction from a historical and literary perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into one of the comedies most representative of Agustín Moreto's wit and psychological acuity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound and entertaining reflection on the paradoxes of love and desire, presented through a classic plot of intrigue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe pleasure of poetic language and dialogue filled with keen observations and humor, which reveal human nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA work that, beyond entertainment, offers a valuable perspective on the society and romantic conventions of the Spanish Golden Age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Moreto y Cabaña, Agustín\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CLASSIC TEXTS, PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: THEATER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: December 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 136\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition from Linkgua brings the contemporary reader a masterpiece of classic Spanish theater that transcends mere entertainment. \u003cem\u003eScorn with Scorn\u003c\/em\u003e stands out for its psychological acuity and brilliant use of language, offering a comedy of intrigue that invites reflection on the nature of desire. For an audience interested in the classics, it represents an opportunity to discover Moreto's mastery in the construction of dialogue and character, as well as a window into the romantic complexities of an essential era of world literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405962436955,"sku":"9788496428331","price":13.06,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849642833.jpg?v=1781834749","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788496428331","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}