{"product_id":"9788498163810","title":"Pedro de Urdemalas","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePedro de Urdemalas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, the reader will find a jewel of classic Spanish theater signed by Miguel de Cervantes. Beyond the universal fame of Don Quixote, this piece offers a vibrant portrait of Gypsy life and a deep psychological exploration of its protagonist, a rogue who navigates between cynicism and a certain nobility of spirit. The play combines comedy and drama to immerse us in a world of popular traditions, superstitions, and romantic conflicts, revealing Cervantes' mastery in capturing human complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play focuses on the figure of Pedro, a rogue with a complex character who makes his way in a Gypsy environment. His story is triggered when he falls in love with Belica, a Gypsy woman, which immerses him in a world of traditions, dances, songs, and superstitions. In parallel, Clemente, a shepherd, seeks Pedro's advice for his own romantic affairs, adding layers to the plot. Through these relationships, Cervantes constructs a drama that explores the dualities of life: the comic and the tragic, the mundane and the sublime. The structure in acts allows for a gradual development of the characters, offering a rich and nuanced portrait of Gypsy culture and the protagonist's moral dilemmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the rogue and moral complexity, showing a cynical hero with flashes of nobility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe life and traditions of the Gypsy community, including their dances, songs, and superstitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove as a driving force of the drama, exploring its passionate and conflicting facets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contrast between appearance and reality, reflected in the dualities of the main character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe implicit social criticism in the portrait of the customs and attitudes of the era.\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 lovers of classic Spanish theater, literature students who wish to explore Cervantes' work beyond Don Quixote, and readers interested in the picaresque and in the representation of Gypsy culture in Golden Age literature. It is also ideal for those seeking a text that combines entertainment with deep reflection on the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA showcase of Miguel de Cervantes' dramatic talent, less known but just as brilliant as his narrative work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed and vivid cultural portrait of Gypsy life and traditions in 17th-century Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA rich psychological exploration of a rogue character, showing his evolution and internal contradictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that combines the comedy of the picaresque with the depth of human drama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA historical and literary value that enriches the understanding of the canon of Spanish literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\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: 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\u003ePublication date: October 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 130\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 of Pedro de Urdemalas offers the reader a unique opportunity to discover a less-traveled facet of the Cervantine genius. The work stands out for its ability to weave an entertaining plot that is also charged with meaning, using the Gypsy setting as a canvas to explore universal themes. It is a text that, without the fame of the author's other works, demonstrates his mastery of the theatrical genre and his keen observation of the society of his time. For the reader interested in classic theater or in the complete works of Cervantes, this piece is a valuable and revealing addition to your library.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405889986907,"sku":"9788498163810","price":12.48,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816381.jpg?v=1781834341","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498163810","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}