{"product_id":"9788498165197","title":"SAINT JOAN. I","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSAINT JOAN. I\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis first part of Tirso de Molina's hagiographic trilogy immerses us in the life of Saint Joan, exploring the conflict between secular life and religious vocation. The play combines festive and spiritual elements, establishing a contrast between human love and holiness. Through poetic language and a historical backdrop featuring figures such as Emperor Charles V, the playwright offers a profound reflection on faith, morality, and the human condition, all framed within the context of classic Spanish theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play begins in a rustic and festive setting, where the shepherds Elvira and Gil celebrate their love with music and song, while Saint Joan acts as the godmother of their union. This initial act, full of joy and natural symbolism, contrasts with the spiritual themes that emerge later. Tirso de Molina uses this juxtaposition to explore the inner dilemma of the protagonist, caught between the earthly world and her growing religious vocation. The plot advances toward an almost epiphanic vision of worldly events, while the historical figure of Charles V provides a political and social context for the narrative. The richness of the work lies in its ability to blend the divine and the human, the celestial and the earthly, offering a deep exploration of holiness and the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConflict between secular life and religious vocation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHoliness and faith as a path of personal transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHuman love versus divine love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMorality and the human condition in a historical context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePoetic symbolism and nature as a reflection of purity.\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 classic Spanish literature, especially those interested in Golden Age theater. It is also recommended for readers who appreciate hagiographic works and philosophical explorations of faith and spirituality. Lovers of Tirso de Molina's theater and those seeking to understand the complexity of characters and symbolism in Baroque drama will find this work an essential read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the hagiographic theater of the Spanish Golden Age, a key genre in classic literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep exploration of the duality between the earthly and the divine through poetic and symbolic language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and social context enriched by the presence of figures such as Emperor Charles V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on morality, faith, and the human condition that transcends the religious genre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover a lesser-known work by Tirso de Molina, which complements his theatrical repertoire.\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 Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 207 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis first part of \u003cem\u003eSaint Joan\u003c\/em\u003e is a work that, although framed within the hagiographic genre, offers thematic complexity that goes beyond the religious. Tirso de Molina achieves a balance between the celebration of earthly life and the exploration of spirituality, using poetic language charged with symbolism. For readers interested in classic Spanish theater, this paperback edition from Linkgua Ediciones is accessible and practical, allowing one to discover a lesser-known facet of the playwright. Its brevity and depth make it a recommended read for both academics and fans of Golden Age literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405884612955,"sku":"9788498165197","price":16.13,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816519.jpg?v=1781834155","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498165197","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}