{"product_id":"9788498162257","title":"Beauty and misfortune","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBeauty and Misery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Francisco de Rojas Zorrilla is a Spanish Golden Age drama that explores unrequited love and its consequences. Through the internal conflict of Don Juan, a man trapped between passion and reason, the author offers an intense and philosophical psychological portrait. The reader will find a theatrical text that combines poetic language with a deep reflection on the contradictory nature of love, beauty, and suffering. A key piece for understanding the emotional complexity of classical Spanish theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play focuses on the anguish of Don Juan, a man captive to a passionate love that consumes him. In the first act, his servant Fabio attempts to alleviate his torment with advice, suggesting he seek a dialogue with the woman he loves. However, Don Juan struggles between the intensity of his feelings and the awareness that this love could be his undoing. Through eloquent and accessible dialogue, Rojas Zorrilla explores the different dimensions of love: as an overwhelming passion, as a corroding poison, and as a possible salvation. The work invites reflection on the complexity and contradictions of human love, offering a psychological and philosophical study of the misery that often accompanies beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnrequited love as a source of internal conflict and existential anguish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality between irrational passion and reason, represented in the dialogue between Don Juan and Fabio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBeauty as a cause of misery, exploring its transformative and destructive power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contradictory nature of love, analyzed as passion, poison, and salvation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePoetic language and the expression of the deepest human emotions in Golden Age theater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students and lovers of classical Spanish literature interested in Golden Age theater. It is also ideal for readers looking for works that delve into the psychology of characters and the philosophical exploration of human emotions, such as love and suffering. Recommended for those who appreciate poetic language and a narrative focused on internal conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion in the emotional and psychological complexity of characters in classical Spanish theater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA philosophical reflection on the contradictory nature of love and misery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to poetic and vivid language that enriches the reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA representative work of Francisco de Rojas Zorrilla's talent, key to understanding Baroque drama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA study of the different dimensions of love, offering a deep and nuanced view of this universal sentiment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Francisco de Rojas Zorrilla\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: 122\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 152 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeauty and Misery is a work that stands out for its psychological depth and poetic language, offering a complex study of love and suffering. Rojas Zorrilla achieves a balance between emotional intensity and the accessibility of the dialogue, making it a valuable read for those seeking to understand human passions through classical theater. It is a significant addition to the library of anyone interested in the Spanish Golden Age, due to its ability to explore universal themes with subtlety and mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405894410587,"sku":"9788498162257","price":11.71,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816225.jpg?v=1781834474","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498162257","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}