{"product_id":"9788498163773","title":"Numantia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLa Numancia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eLa Numancia\u003c\/em\u003e, Miguel de Cervantes offers one of the most intense tragedies of the Spanish Golden Age theater. The work recreates the heroic collective sacrifice of the inhabitants of Numantia, who prefer death and suicide over surrendering to Scipio's Roman army. Through a plot of great dramatic force, Cervantes blends historical sources, allegorical characters, and a profound sense of honor, patriotism, and resistance. The reader will find a masterpiece that transcends time, where hunger, courage, and dignity become the true protagonists of an unforgettable epic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLa Numancia\u003c\/em\u003e places the reader in the Roman siege of the Celtiberian city of Numantia, capital of the Arevaci. General Scipio, determined to subdue its inhabitants, imposes an implacable siege that condemns the city to hunger and despair. Far from surrendering, the Numantians make a tragic and heroic decision: not to hand over anything or anyone to the enemy, opting for collective suicide as an act of dignity and resistance. Cervantes constructs a work where hunger becomes a character in itself, while allegorical figures prophesy a glorious future for Spain. The work culminates with a transcendental message about honor, freedom, and sacrifice, in which Providence plays a decisive role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHeroism and collective sacrifice in the face of oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePatriotism and the defense of freedom to the final consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHuman dignity in the face of death and inevitable defeat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHunger as a destructive force and central dramatic element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAllegory and prophecy as literary devices to reflect on the destiny of Spain.\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 the classics of Spanish literature, especially Golden Age theater. It is also ideal for students of literature, history, or performing arts who wish to delve into Cervantes' work beyond \u003cem\u003eDon Quixote\u003c\/em\u003e. Likewise, it will appeal to those seeking a dramatic reflection on resistance, honor, and the human condition in extreme situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique view of Miguel de Cervantes' theatrical facet, less known but equally brilliant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on the value of freedom and dignity in the face of oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA masterful example of how literature can transform a historical episode into a universal tragedy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a key work for understanding the evolution of Spanish theater and the influence of allegory in dramaturgy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de\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: October 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 102\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 195 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLa Numancia\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential work for those who wish to know Cervantes' theatrical production at its best. Its treatment of collective heroism and resistance in the face of adversity makes it a text of great relevance and dramatic power. The Linkgua edition, in paperback format, facilitates access to this classic, offering a careful and accessible reading for any literature lover. Undoubtedly, a work that deserves a prominent place in the library of every reader interested in classical Spanish theater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405890019675,"sku":"9788498163773","price":8.43,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816377.jpg?v=1781834342","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498163773","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}