{"product_id":"9788498164367","title":"Life is a dream","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLife is a Dream\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003eLife is a Dream\u003c\/em\u003e presents one of the pinnacle works of world theater, written by Pedro Calderón de la Barca in 1635. The reader will delve into the story of Prince Segismundo, imprisoned from birth due to the fears of his father, King Basilio. Upon being released and facing an unknown world, the protagonist struggles between reality and dreams, offering a profound reflection on destiny, free will, and the nature of existence. An essential work for understanding the Spanish Baroque and the great philosophical questions of human existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play tells the story of Segismundo, Prince of Poland, whose father, King Basilio, keeps him imprisoned in a tower from birth. The monarch, convinced by dark omens that his son will be a cruel ruler, decides to isolate him to avoid the prophecy. Years later, tormented by doubt, Basilio devises an experiment: he releases Segismundo after drugging him and grants him the throne to observe his behavior. If the young man acts with violence, he will be returned to his cell and led to believe it was all a dream. Confused and disoriented, Segismundo faces his new identity and the uncertainty of not knowing what is real. From this plot, Calderón explores the duality between predestination and free will, as well as the blurry boundary between what is lived and what is dreamed, offering an allegory of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality between reality and fiction: the protagonist's confusion between what he dreams and what he lives as a questioning of human perception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between free will and predestination: the tension between the announced fate and the individual's capacity to choose their own path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection on power and tyranny: King Basilio's fear of losing control and the consequences of his decisions on his son's freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for identity: Segismundo's journey from captivity toward self-knowledge and an understanding of his place in the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students and lovers of classical Spanish literature, especially those interested in Golden Age theater. It is also an essential read for those seeking works that address universal philosophical questions, such as the nature of reality, destiny, and human freedom. Professors, researchers, and any reader wishing to explore one of the most profound reflections of the Baroque will find this work to be a fundamental text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA richer understanding of Spanish Baroque theater and the dramatic mastery of Calderón de la Barca.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA stimulus for philosophical reflection on topics such as reality, dreams, and individual freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a masterpiece of the literary canon, key to understanding the evolution of Western thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary experience that combines intrigue, poetry, and intellectual depth in a single text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\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\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: January 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 146\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 168 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife is a Dream\u003c\/em\u003e stands as an essential read for anyone interested in classical literature and philosophical thought. Calderón's work transcends its era by posing universal questions about identity and the perception of reality, maintaining its relevance in today's context. This pocket-sized edition from Linkgua Ediciones offers practical and careful access to one of the most emblematic texts of Spanish theater, ideal for both academic study and the personal enjoyment of a timeless classic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405886710107,"sku":"9788498164367","price":8.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816436.jpg?v=1781834264","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498164367","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}