{"product_id":"9788498161946","title":"The best one's mother","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Mother of the Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dramatic comedy by Lope de Vega offers a unique vision of the origins of the Virgin Mary, focusing on the figure of her mother, Saint Anne. Through a plot that combines hagiographic tradition with the resources typical of Golden Age theater, the author humanizes biblical characters and brings them closer to the spectator. The play explores the childhood of Mary from the perspective of her mother, bringing an intimate and familiar dimension to a well-known story. The reader will find a theatrical piece that, beyond its religious theme, delves into universal values such as virtue and maternal love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is inspired by hagiographic tradition to dramatize the birth and childhood of the Virgin Mary, but with a unique focus: the figure of Saint Anne, her mother. Unlike other accounts that focus on Mary, Lope de Vega places Saint Anne as the axis of the narrative, exploring her life and her fundamental role in the upbringing of her daughter. The title alludes precisely to this relationship, presenting Saint Anne as the mother of the one considered \"the best\" in the Christian tradition. The work combines the solemnity of the religious theme with elements of daily life, achieving a more human and accessible representation of sacred characters, without losing the author's characteristic themes such as honor, virtue, and religiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMotherhood and the role of Saint Anne in the upbringing of the Virgin Mary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHagiographic tradition applied to Golden Age theater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe humanization of religious figures through everyday drama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHonor, virtue, and religiosity as the pillars of dramatic conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe childhood of Mary from a familiar and feminine perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in classical Spanish theater, especially in the work of Lope de Vega and the Golden Age. It will also be of great interest to those who seek texts that address hagiographic tradition from a literary and dramatic perspective, as well as students and scholars of Spanish literature who wish to explore a lesser-known facet of the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original vision of the story of the Virgin Mary, centered on the figure of her mother.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA sample of Lope de Vega's talent for combining the sacred with the everyday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA work that humanizes religious characters, making them more relatable and understandable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA representative text of the hagiographic theater of the Spanish Golden Age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of universal values such as maternal love and virtue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\u003eEdition date: January 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 244 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mother of the Best represents an interesting piece within the extensive repertoire of Lope de Vega, by offering an unusual approach in the hagiographic tradition. The play stands out for its ability to humanize religious figures without losing the thematic depth characteristic of the author. It is especially valuable for those seeking to understand the evolution of religious theater in the Golden Age and wishing to explore a feminine and maternal perspective within this genre. Reading it allows one to appreciate the versatility of Lope de Vega and his ability to address universal themes from a dramatic and relatable perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405896278363,"sku":"9788498161946","price":12.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816194.jpg?v=1781834521","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498161946","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}