{"product_id":"9788498163957","title":"Love,  honor and power","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLove, Honor, and Power\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove, Honor, and Power is the first comedy with certainty attributed to Pedro Calderón de la Barca, a foundational work that defines the great themes of classic Spanish theater. Premiered in 1623 at the Alcázar of Madrid, the plot intertwines the conflicts of courtly love, the code of honor, and the exercise of power. Through memorable characters, Calderón explores the tensions between personal desire and social obligations, offering the reader a key piece for understanding the evolution of the Golden Age drama and its author's narrative mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play begins with Estela confined in the castle of Salveric, protected from courtly intrigues. The arrival of Infanta Flérida, sister of King Edward III of England, who nearly falls to her death when her horse bolts, triggers the events. Enrico, Estela’s brother and son of the Count of Salveric, saves her. King Edward III, while celebrating his sister's rescue, becomes attracted to Estela, initiating the central conflict. The action is structured around the three axes of the title: love that defies hierarchies, honor that imposes duties, and power that conditions decisions. Calderón draws on the exemplary story of Edward III and the Countess of Salveric, but goes further by building complex characters who struggle between passion and reason of state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between individual love and the obligations of noble honor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMonarchical power as a force that conditions personal and political relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction of female identity in a context of social restrictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe tension between personal freedom and the destiny imposed by lineage and the court.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTheater as a reflection of the palace intrigues of the 17th-century Spanish court.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for students and scholars of Spanish Golden Age literature, as well as lovers of classic theater who wish to learn about the origins of Calderón de la Barca's work. It is also of interest to readers interested in dramas of honor, power, and courtly love, and for those seeking to understand the theatrical conventions of the Hispanic Baroque through an inaugural piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to the first documented comedy by Calderón, key to understanding his evolution as a playwright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plot that combines romantic intrigue, honor conflicts, and criticism of power, with characters of great psychological depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and social context of the 1623 Madrid court during the visit of the Prince of Wales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the limits of desire in the face of social norms, relevant in world literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Calderón de la Barca, Pedro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTheme: 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\u003eDate of edition: January 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 122\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 167 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove, Honor, and Power represents an essential starting point in the career of Calderón de la Barca. The play offers an early example of his ability to fuse dramatic action, psychological tension, and social criticism. Its interest lies not only in its historical value as a premiere at the 1623 court, but in the relevance of the conflicts it raises. For today's reader, it constitutes a gateway to the Calderonian universe, combining theatrical entertainment with a deep investigation into human passions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405889790299,"sku":"9788498163957","price":11.71,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816395.jpg?v=1781834334","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498163957","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}