{"product_id":"9788498161908","title":"The Discreet Inamorata","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Discreet Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a comedy of intrigue and eroticism written by Lope de Vega, one of the most prolific authors of the Spanish Golden Age. The plot, set on Calle de Los Jardines at the end of the 16th century, revolves around Fenisa, a young woman who, to avoid an unwanted marriage to Captain Bernardo, deploys a cunning strategy that allows her to win over her true love, Lucindo. Through an intelligent game of appearances, the play explores female psychology and social hypocrisy, offering the reader a sample of classic Spanish theater full of irony and humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story focuses on Fenisa, who lives with her mother, Belisa, right across from the house of Lucindo and his father, Captain Bernardo, a retired soldier. While Fenisa feels a deep interest in Lucindo, Belisa feels observed by Bernardo, which suggests a double romantic pairing. However, the plot complicates when Fenisa receives the news that she must marry Captain Bernardo. Although her heart belongs to Lucindo, Fenisa seemingly accepts the decision. With strategy and skill, she hatches a plan to deceive everyone, gain Lucindo's attention, and outwit the social conventions that oppress her. Lope de Vega weaves a comedy where intelligence and irony become the main tools to challenge the established order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFemale wit and cunning as tools to circumvent social impositions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHypocrisy and social conventions in the context of the Spanish Golden Age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove as the engine of the plot, pitted against family and military interests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRomantic entanglements and misunderstandings as the central mechanism of the comic genre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe psychology of the characters, especially the female ones, addressed with depth and irony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for students and lovers of classic Spanish literature, especially Golden Age theater. It is also ideal for readers interested in comedies of intrigue, witty plots, and strong female characters who challenge the norms of their time. Professors, researchers, and theater enthusiasts will find in this work a representative example of Lope de Vega's style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA sample of national and popular Golden Age theater that is accessible and entertaining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on female intelligence and social criticism wrapped in humor and irony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plot of entanglements that maintains interest and surprises with its resolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe literary value of a work by Lope de Vega, a pinnacle figure of Hispanic letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: de Vega, Lope\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: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 170\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 215 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Linkgua edition offers an excellent opportunity to delve into the work of Lope de Vega through one of his most representative comedies. The Discreet Lover stands out for its ability to combine entertainment with a sharp observation of the society of its time. It is a recommended read both for those starting in classic theater and for those who wish to rediscover a fundamental author of literature in Spanish, presented in an accessible and manageable format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405897392475,"sku":"9788498161908","price":15.55,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816190.jpg?v=1781834528","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498161908","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}