{"product_id":"9788498161137","title":"Force against their own blood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eObligar contra su sangre\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio Mira de Amescua immerses the reader in the complex courtly intrigues of the reign of Alfonso VIII of Castile, following the death of Raquel, his Jewish mistress. This classic Spanish play explores the tensions between passion and reason, duty and desire, through an intense conflict between Don Nuño and Don Lope. A dialectical and physical duel that triggers a series of ethical and moral dilemmas, reflecting the tensions of a divided society. A profound exploration of human psychology and the exercise of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play begins with a high-tension scene between Don Nuño and Don Lope, who debate the political and moral implications of King Alfonso VIII's love for Raquel. Don Nuño, feeling unfairly blamed for the monarch's actions, is accused of treason by Don Lope. This verbal confrontation leads to a physical duel that culminates in Don Lope's death, an event that introduces a new level of urgency and danger. From this point on, the plot unfolds to explore the tragic consequences of violence and the dilemmas the characters face as they find themselves trapped between loyalty to their king and their own principles. The work is part of the literary tradition of the \"Jewess of Toledo\" myth, offering a complex look at power, passion, and ethics in a divided court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between romantic passion and reason of state in the exercise of royal power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLoyalty and betrayal as opposing forces in the context of courtly intrigues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe tragic consequences of violence as a method for resolving disputes of honor and power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe moral dilemma between duty to the monarch and one's own ethical and personal principles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe social and political tension derived from differences in creed and origin in the medieval court.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is recommended for readers and students of Spanish Golden Age literature, as well as for fans of classical theater looking for plots involving political intrigue and moral conflict. It is also of interest to those studying the historical figure of Raquel (the Fermosa) and her representation in literature, as well as to those who appreciate dramas of honor and power in courtly contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion in Spanish Golden Age theater, with a focus on the psychological and moral conflicts of its characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary perspective on a legendary historical episode, that of the Jewess of Toledo, from the pen of a contemporary of Lope de Vega.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep analysis of the tensions between love, power, loyalty, and ethics, which remain relevant beyond their historical context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA manageable work (108 pages) that allows for a complete and thoughtful reading in a short time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mira de Amescua, Antonio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classical texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Theater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObligar contra su sangre is a work that stands out for its ability to condense the great themes of Golden Age theater into an initial conflict: honor, loyalty, and the tension between personal desire and political duty. The Linkgua edition, in hardcover format, offers a careful and durable presentation for a work that, while not the author's most famous, is of great interest to scholars of the genre. Its value lies in offering a complex vision of the psychology of characters trapped in court intrigues, presenting a drama that invites reflection on the nature of power and its tragic consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405911679323,"sku":"9788498161137","price":10.37,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816113.jpg?v=1781834575","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498161137","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}