{"product_id":"9788496428935","title":"The Baths of Algiers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Bagnios of Algiers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis play by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra transports the reader to 16th-century Algiers, where a group of Christians is captured by Barbary pirates. Amidst captivity, martyrdom, and forbidden love, the plot intertwines the stories of the prisoners with that of the Moorish woman Zahara, who offers her conversion to Christianity in exchange for marriage. Inspired by the author's own five-year experience as a captive, the work offers a vibrant and human portrayal of the conflict between two worlds, combining drama, faith, and the yearning for freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action begins with the capture of several Christians by Barbary pirates: a sacristan, an old man with his two grandchildren, the young Costanza, and her beloved Fernando. The plot unfolds in the bagnios of Algiers, the city's prisons, where the stories of the captives intersect. Noteworthy is the tale of the Moorish woman Zahara and Don Lope, a prisoner who accepts money for his ransom and a letter in which Zahara promises to convert to Christianity if he escapes and marries her in Spain. Meanwhile, the old man witnesses the martyrdom of one of his grandchildren for refusing to renounce his faith. The play culminates with the prisoners' escape and return to Spain, offering an ending of hope and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCaptivity and the struggle for freedom, based on Cervantes' real-life experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe religious and cultural conflict between the Christian and Islamic worlds in the 16th-century Mediterranean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove and conversion as paths of encounter between opposing cultures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMartyrdom and unwavering faith in the face of persecution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResistance and hope under conditions of extreme oppression.\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 classical Spanish literature of the Golden Age, especially Cervantes' theater beyond Don Quixote. It will also be of great interest to those studying the history of the Mediterranean, the relations between Christians and Muslims, or the experience of captivity during that era. It is a recommended read for lovers of historical drama with strong autobiographical and religious components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique, autobiographical view of Cervantes' captivity in Algiers, which enriches the understanding of his work and life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn example of Cervantine theater, with its blend of realism, humor, and moral reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of tolerance and intercultural conflict from a historical perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA dramatic and emotional plot that combines adventure, faith, and romance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Classical texts, plays, theatrical 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 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 154\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 206 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bagnios of Algiers is one of Cervantes' most personal \"captivity comedies,\" where the author pours in his own experience as a prisoner in Algiers. The work stands out for its realism and its ability to humanize characters on both sides, offering a complex portrait of the forced coexistence between cultures. For the modern reader, it represents an opportunity to delve into a lesser-known aspect of Cervantine production, with a fascinating historical background and a dramatic treatment that combines tension, tenderness, and social critique. A paperback edition that facilitates access to this classic of Spanish theater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405944381787,"sku":"9788496428935","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849642893.jpg?v=1781834706","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788496428935","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}