{"product_id":"9788498164930","title":"The Knight of Grace","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Gentleman of Grace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis theatrical work by Tirso de Molina, one of the great playwrights of the Spanish Golden Age, is a tribute to the historical figure of Jacobo Gratti, popularly known as the \"Caballero de Gracia\" (Gentleman of Grace). Written under the impression of his death, the piece captures the collective mourning experienced in Madrid and stands as the author's contribution to the memory of one of the most beloved figures of the era. The reader will find a work that combines Tirso's literary mastery with a sentimental chronicle of a real person who shaped the spiritual and social life of the court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gentleman of Grace focuses on the figure of Jacobo Gratti, a historical character of Italian origin who settled in Madrid during the Golden Age. Gratti gained great popularity as a preacher and confessor to the nobility, becoming an iconic figure of the city. Tirso de Molina wrote this play as a posthumous tribute, reflecting the impact his death had on Madrid society. The work not only narrates the events surrounding his life and legacy, but also serves as a testament to the popular devotion he inspired, the same devotion that led to the construction of the Chapel of the Caballero de Gracia in the Plaza de Jesús de Medinaceli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePosthumous tribute and the collective memory of a historical figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpirituality and the role of spiritual guidance among the Golden Age nobility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe integration and impact of a foreign character on the social and religious life of Madrid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMourning and popular veneration as driving forces for artistic and literary creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is intended for readers and scholars of classical Spanish theater, especially those interested in the work of Tirso de Molina and the Golden Age. It will also be of great interest to lovers of Madrid's history and the characters who forged its cultural and religious identity. It is an ideal read for those seeking to understand how 17th-century theater reflected and paid homage to the prominent figures of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique view of a real historical figure through the pen of a master of Baroque theater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary testament to the social and spiritual atmosphere of the 17th-century Madrid court.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover a lesser-known work by Tirso de Molina, enriched by its historical context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn approach to the roots of a devotional tradition that endures in the Chapel of the Caballero de Gracia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e de Molina, Tirso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e THEATER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 138\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gentleman of Grace is a valuable piece for fans of classical theater, not only for the signature of Tirso de Molina, but for its uniqueness as a literary tribute to a real-life character. The work offers a window into the spirituality and social life of Golden Age Madrid, combining historical interest with the author's dramatic quality. Its hardcover edition by Linkgua Ediciones makes it a recommended acquisition for both collectors and new readers who wish to explore the legacy of a popular figure and the devotion he inspired.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405885497691,"sku":"9788498164930","price":13.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816493.jpg?v=1781834198","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498164930","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}