{"product_id":"9788498162868","title":"A year and a day","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Year and a Day\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Year and a Day\u003c\/em\u003e is a play by José Zorrilla that immerses the reader in a family drama of great psychological intensity. Set on the island of Cabrera during the 17th century, the piece focuses on the figure of Don Pedro, a man living in forced exile who, through his monologues, reveals the contradictions of a soul trapped between the freedom of isolation and the oppression of loneliness. The work offers a profound exploration of human internal conflicts, making it essential reading for lovers of classic Spanish theater and psychological drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play begins on a deserted beach on the island of Cabrera, south of Mallorca, where the sea calms after a storm. In this remote and rugged setting, we find Don Pedro, a man who has been banished and who contemplates the ocean while reflecting on his solitary existence. Throughout the plot, Zorrilla unfolds a family drama where past and present intertwine, revealing the secrets and wounds that have led the protagonist to his situation. Don Pedro's monologues are the central axis of the play, showing a character in constant conflict with himself, oscillating between the acceptance of his fate and the desire for redemption. The work thus becomes an introspective journey where time, forgiveness, and memory are the true protagonists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExile and isolation as catalysts for introspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between individual freedom and imposed loneliness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFamily drama and the wounds of the past that condition the present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRedemption and the search for meaning in a life marked by banishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNature as a symbolic setting for the protagonist's emotional state.\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, especially the work of José Zorrilla. It is also ideal for students of literature and performing arts who wish to analyze the structure of romantic drama and the construction of complex characters. Likewise, it will be of great interest to those looking for a read that combines philosophical reflection with the dramatic tension inherent in family conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the psychology of a tormented character through emotionally profound monologues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA representative example of Spanish romantic theater, with its emphasis on individualism and tragic destiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn evocative setting that uses nature as a mirror for human emotions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on universal themes such as forgiveness, loneliness, and the possibility of redemption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e José Zorrilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic texts, plays, theatrical texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Theater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 164 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Year and a Day\u003c\/em\u003e is a theatrical piece that, although less known than other works by Zorrilla, offers a notable example of his ability to construct dramas with strong emotional and psychological weight. The play stands out for its oppressive atmosphere and the depth of its protagonist, whose monologues turn the reading into an introspective experience. For audiences interested in classic Spanish theater, this Linkgua edition represents a valuable opportunity to discover a more intimate and reflective facet of the author of \u003cem\u003eDon Juan Tenorio\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405892280667,"sku":"9788498162868","price":12.48,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816286.jpg?v=1781834412","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498162868","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}