{"product_id":"9788498162523","title":"The Youthful Deeds of the Cid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Youthful Deeds of the Cid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Guillén de Castro transports the reader to the early years of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, the Cid Campeador, through a historical drama that combines honor, loyalty, and passion. The play stands out for its focus on the Baroque spirit and the complexity of the situations, offering a dramatized vision of the Castilian nobility of the Early Middle Ages. The reader will find a classic text that explores human psychology and the conflicts of a crucial era in Spanish history, with brilliant language and meticulous character construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play focuses on the youth of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, presenting the events that forged his legend as the Cid Campeador. Through a first act that introduces key figures such as the King, Diego Laínez (his father), Jimena (his beloved), the Infanta Urraca, and Count Lozano, an environment of honor, loyalty, and political and social tension is established. The plot revolves around personal relationships and the conflicts of the nobility, where honor is the most valuable currency and human passions are as powerful as any sword. Guillén de Castro blends genres and styles to create a drama that is both historical and an exploration of human psychology, foreshadowing the alliances, trials, and conflicts that will define Rodrigo's destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHonor and loyalty among the Castilian nobility of the Early Middle Ages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe formation of the hero and family legacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between duty, love, and human passions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical and social tension in the medieval court\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe Baroque spirit and the freedom of writing in classic Spanish theater\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 interested in classic Spanish theater, Golden Age literature, and historical dramas. It is ideal for students and enthusiasts of the figure of the Cid Campeador, as well as those seeking a deep exploration of the values of honor and loyalty in a medieval context. It is also attractive to lovers of Baroque narrative and complex character psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique, dramatized vision of the early years of the Cid Campeador, beyond traditional epic accounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA representative example of Spanish Baroque theater, with its linguistic richness and structural complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the values and conflicts of the medieval nobility, such as honor, loyalty, and political tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA study of human psychology through situations of emotional and social conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover a classic work that combines history, culture, and emotion in a single text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: de Castro, Guillén\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, THEATER 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: 142\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 177 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition from Linkgua Ediciones recovers a fundamental text of classic Spanish theater, offering readers a work that transcends mere historical narrative to delve into the complexity of human relationships and medieval codes of honor. Guillén de Castro's work is especially relevant for its ability to combine historical drama with deep psychological exploration, making it valuable reading for both specialists and new readers interested in the genre. It is an accessible edition that allows one to appreciate the richness of Baroque language and the character construction that have shaped Spanish literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405892837723,"sku":"9788498162523","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816252.jpg?v=1781834444","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498162523","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}