{"product_id":"9788498167122","title":"The Lovers of Teruel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Lovers of Teruel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch recovers the tragic medieval legend of the Lovers of Teruel, one of the most iconic love stories in Spanish literature. The reader will find a romantic drama in which honor, destiny, and passion intertwine in a plot of unfulfilled promises and sacrifice. The play offers a deep reflection on the limits of love and the consequences of social decisions, presented through vibrant theatrical language and a classic structure that has endured over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action takes place in Teruel, where wedding bells ring as Diego de Marcilla returns to the town after gaining wealth and fame in numerous battles. Diego has been in love with Isabel de Segura since childhood, but the difference in social status separates them: he is the second son of a modest family, while she belongs to an important lineage. Nevertheless, Isabel's father agrees to give him a five-year period to amass a fortune so that he may marry her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the deadline arrives, Diego returns triumphant, but discovers that Isabel has just married another man. Desperate, he asks her for a kiss as a final gesture of love, but she refuses out of loyalty to her new husband. Diego cannot bear the rejection and dies on the spot. The next day, during the funeral, Isabel approaches her beloved to give him the kiss she denied him in life, and after doing so, she also dies. Tradition holds that they both died of love, for which they were buried together, and together they have remained in this work that immortalizes their legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTragic love and death from heartbreak as the ultimate expression of romantic sentiment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between family honor and individual desires in 13th-century society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial class difference as an insurmountable obstacle to love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fulfillment of promises and fate as forces that determine the characters' lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOral tradition and legend as a source of literary inspiration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended for students and lovers of classic Spanish literature, especially those interested in 19th-century romantic theater. It is also suitable for readers who enjoy tragic love stories based on popular legends, as well as those wishing to discover a fundamental work of the Spanish theatrical repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion in Spanish romantic drama, with its passionate language and classic theatrical structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledge of a historical legend that is part of the collective imagination of Teruel and Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on love, honor, and the consequences of imposed social decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief and accessible work, ideal for a quick read or academic study.\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 Hartzenbusch, Juan Eugenio\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, plays, theatrical 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 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 148 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lovers of Teruel is an essential work for those who want to delve into Spanish romantic theater. Hartzenbusch succeeds in transforming a popular legend into a drama of great emotional intensity, with well-defined characters and a timeless conflict that continues to resonate with today's reader. Its brevity and accessible language make it a recommended read for both students and fans of classical literature, offering a literary experience that combines tradition, passion, and tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405882253659,"sku":"9788498167122","price":11.12,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816712.jpg?v=1781834106","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498167122","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}