Description
So long do you grant me?
Book Summary
This theatrical work introduces to the literary world the myth of Don Juan Tenorio, one of the most universal characters in Spanish theater. Performed for the first time in Córdoba in 1617, the piece immerses the reader in the moral and psychological complexity of a manipulative seducer from his very first appearance. Beyond the plot, the work has sparked an intense academic debate regarding its authorship and its relationship with The Trickster of Seville, which adds a layer of mystery and fascination. The reader will find a crucial text for understanding the development of the Don Juan myth, with a moral ambiguity, an intricate structure, and an authorial enigma that continues to capture the imagination of readers and scholars.
What is it about?
The play presents Don Juan Tenorio as a seductive and manipulative character, whose cunning and lack of scruples are evident from the beginning. He deceives Isabela by making her believe he is her future husband, Duke Octavio, revealing a personality defined by deception and transgression. The plot explores the tension between individual desire and social norms, questioning the moral impunity of the protagonist. Furthermore, the work is inseparable from the debate over its authorship: some scholars attribute it to Tirso de Molina alongside The Trickster of Seville, while others propose different authors for each, and there are even those who doubt that both belong to Tirso. This controversy enriches the reading, inviting comparisons of perspectives and the discovery of the thematic and structural elements shared between both pieces.
Main themes
- The myth of Don Juan Tenorio and his configuration as a seducer and transgressor.
- Moral ambiguity and the impunity of individual desire in the face of social norms.
- The debate over authorship in the Spanish Golden Age and the relationship between works attributed to the same author.
- The evolution of the Don Juan character from his earliest theatrical representations.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at students and scholars of Spanish Golden Age literature, as well as readers interested in the origins and evolution of the Don Juan myth. It will also be of great interest to those who enjoy academic debates on authorship and the connections between classic works of world theater.
What this book offers
- Access to one of the earliest versions of the Don Juan myth, fundamental for understanding its later development.
- A work that invites reflection on morality, desire, and transgression in a key historical and literary context.
- The possibility of delving into one of the most fascinating debates in Spanish literature: the shared or differentiated authorship with The Trickster of Seville.
- A text that combines literary interest with academic enigma, enriching the reading experience.
Technical specifications
- Author: de Molina, Tirso
- Publisher: Linkgua Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Classic texts, Plays, Theatrical texts
- Collection: Theater
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2005
- Number of pages: 140
- Weight: 170 g
Editorial review
This edition of So long do you grant me? is especially valuable for those who wish to explore the origins of the Don Juan myth from a critical and documented perspective. The work not only offers a theatrical text of great literary interest, but also opens the door to an academic debate that remains relevant today. It is an essential read for understanding the complexity of the character and his place in the history of world theater.