{"product_id":"9788498168051","title":"The Ill-Matched in Valencia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Ill-Matched in Valencia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comedy by Guillén de Castro, originally published in 1618, immerses the reader in a romantic entanglement set in Golden Age Valencia. The plot is triggered when a pair of friends attempts to break the harmony of a happy marriage, leading to a game of unrequited seduction, disguises, and misunderstandings. Through a classic comedy of errors structure, the work explores the consequences of obsession and uncontrolled desire, offering a bittersweet look at love and human relationships where initial amusement turns into conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play focuses on the relationship between Álvaro and Hipólita, a married couple living in complete harmony. However, their tranquility is threatened by the arrival of their friends Valerián and Eugenia. Valerián is attracted to Hipólita, while Eugenia desires don Álvaro. Both attempt to woo the members of the couple, but their advances are unrequited. Adding to this complex web of affections is Elvira, a fifth character who is in love with don Álvaro. To get close to him without raising suspicion, Elvira disguises herself as a page and adopts the name Antonio. From this moment on, the plot becomes a labyrinth of hidden identities and deceptions. The game of appearances and attempts at seduction trigger a series of revelations that expose the true intentions and feelings of each character, transforming what began as a pastime into an outcome marked by lament and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRomantic entanglement and sentimental conflict: the plot is structured around an expanded love triangle and attempts at unrequited seduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdentity and disguise: the use of disguise as a dramatic device to hide one's true identity and facilitate proximity to a loved one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe consequences of uncontrolled desire: the play explores how obsession and a lack of reciprocity can lead to frustration and conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality between appearance and reality: the contrast between what characters show and what they truly feel, generating misunderstandings and comic situations.\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 readers interested in Spanish Golden Age classical theater, especially comedies of errors and \"cape and sword\" plays. It is ideal for literature students, lovers of classical theater, and anyone wishing to discover a representative work by Guillén de Castro, a contemporary of Lope de Vega and a prominent figure in Valencian dramaturgy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the structure and themes characteristic of Spanish Golden Age comedy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe pleasure of following an ingenious plot, full of twists, disguises, and misunderstandings that maintain interest until the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the nature of love, friendship, and the consequences of obsession, presented with a tone that combines humor and critique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to learn about the style of Guillén de Castro, a key playwright in the consolidation of Spanish national theater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e de Castro, Guillén\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 Classical 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 September 2008\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 Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition from Linkgua Ediciones recovers a comedy of errors by Guillén de Castro that, while not one of his most well-known works, perfectly exemplifies the mechanisms of the genre and the author's ability to construct a complex and entertaining plot. The play is of interest to the modern reader for its ability to combine dramatic play with a subtle critique of human passions. It is a recommended read for those who wish to expand their knowledge of Spanish Baroque theater beyond the canonical authors, offering a sample of the era's rich dramatic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405881762139,"sku":"9788498168051","price":16.13,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816805.jpg?v=1781834083","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498168051","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}