{"product_id":"9788498164503","title":"No one knew his secret.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNadie fíe su secreto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this Spanish Golden Age cloak-and-sword comedy, Pedro Calderón de la Barca explores the complexities of honor, loyalty, and love. The protagonist, Alejandro, faces a moral dilemma when he discovers that the woman he loves, Elvira, is in love with his friend Don César. His sacrifice is born not of generosity, but of a conflicting loyalty that puts the era's social ideals to the test. The reader will find a work that unravels the tensions between social duty and personal desire, offering a profound reflection on human relationships and codes of conduct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play focuses on Alejandro, who finds himself at an emotional and moral crossroads upon learning that Elvira, his beloved, returns the affection of his friend Don César. Far from an altruistic gesture, his renunciation of Elvira is motivated by a complicated loyalty toward Don César. This internal conflict questions the nature of honor and loyalty, ideals that clash with personal desires. Calderón de la Barca exposes the tensions between social duty and individual desire in a society where reputation is paramount. Alejandro’s sacrifice is presented as a heroic but morally ambiguous act, raising questions about what is truly honorable and how to balance one's own longings with responsibilities toward others. The comedy also offers insight into the complexities of love and friendship, showing how society's unwritten rules influence and complicate relationships, leading to decisions that do not fully satisfy anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between social honor and personal desire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLoyalty and sacrifice as moral dilemmas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe complexities of love and friendship within a context of rigid social codes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe ambiguity of heroism and morality in human relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at students and lovers of classical Spanish literature, especially those interested in Golden Age theater. It is also recommended for readers who seek to explore dramas of honor and loyalty, as well as those who appreciate cloak-and-sword comedies with complex characters and universal moral dilemmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the values and conflicts of Spanish Golden Age society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on the nature of honor, loyalty, and sacrifice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plot that invites one to question the boundaries between social duty and personal happiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA masterpiece of classical theater that remains relevant for understanding human relationships.\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\u003eTopic: 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: January 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 164 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNadie fíe su secreto is a work that offers a penetrating look at the moral dilemmas of the Golden Age, presenting a conflict that transcends its era. Calderón's ability to interweave honor, loyalty, and love in a cloak-and-sword plot is attractive to those looking for classical theater with nuanced characters. Its relevance lies in the exploration of how social norms can shape the most intimate decisions, a theme that continues to resonate with contemporary readers interested in the psychology of relationships and codes of conduct.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405886284123,"sku":"9788498164503","price":12.48,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816450.jpg?v=1781834239","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498164503","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}