{"product_id":"9788498161922","title":"Beautiful Esther","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Beautiful Esther\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, Lope de Vega transforms the biblical story of Esther into a theatrical drama of great intensity and lyricism. The reader will find a classic adaptation that combines the epic grandeur of the original account with the dramatic mastery of the Spanish Golden Age, offering a literary experience that delves into faith, courage, and justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play dramatizes the biblical story of Esther, a young Jewish woman who becomes queen of Persia and saves her people from annihilation. Lope de Vega approaches this narrative with a grave and elevated tone, underscoring its epic grandeur. Throughout three acts, the author subtly manipulates the original source to provide the intrigue with an admirable balance, flooding key passages with lyricism and maintaining narrative tension until the conclusion. The manuscript, dated April 6, 1610, in Madrid, is preserved at the British Museum in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFaith and divine providence as the engine of action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCourage and personal sacrifice in defense of a people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJustice in the face of oppression and tyranny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePower and influence in the Persian court.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLyricism and epic grandeur in the Golden Age theatrical tradition.\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 theater, especially those who appreciate literary adaptations of biblical texts. It will also be of great value to literature students, theater historians, and anyone wishing to explore the dramatic mastery of Lope de Vega in one of his lesser-known but equally significant pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique vision of biblical narrative through the prism of Golden Age theater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe pleasure of reading a work with exceptional narrative balance and lyricism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA historical and literary testimony of Lope de Vega's production in 1610.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn opportunity to delve into the complexity of the characters and the moral dilemmas of the story.\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: 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: January 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 124\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 169 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beautiful Esther is a work that demonstrates Lope de Vega's ability to elevate a biblical story to the category of great theater. Its narrative balance and lyricism make it a recommended read for those looking for a literary experience that combines tradition, faith, and dramatic art. It is a valuable piece to complete one's knowledge of classical Spanish theater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405896802651,"sku":"9788498161922","price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816192.jpg?v=1781834525","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498161922","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}