{"product_id":"9788498975178","title":"APPETIZERS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eInterludes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology brings together a carefully curated selection of the interludes (entremeses) by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, brief satirical pieces written during the Spanish Golden Age. Originally conceived as comic intermissions for the theatrical performances of the period, these minor works demonstrate the Baroque playwright's mastery in the art of satire, intrigue, and popular comedy. The reader will find here a vibrant testimony of 17th-century culture and humor, where verbal wit and social criticism go hand in hand in pieces such as the complex and complete \"Las Carnestolendas.\" A unique opportunity to discover the most playful and accessible facet of one of the great masters of universal theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntremeses are short theatrical pieces that, during the Golden Age, were performed during the intermissions of main comedies. Their fundamental purpose was to amuse the spectator through comic situations, misunderstandings, grotesque characters, and witty dialogues. In this selection of Calderón de la Barca's work, titles such as \"Las Carnestolendas,\" one of his most complex pieces, as well as \"El desafío de Juan Rana,\" \"El dragoncillo,\" and \"La casa holgona\" are included. Through these works, Calderón explores themes such as deception, ridiculous love, greed, vanity, and the customs of the time, always with a satirical and lighthearted tone. The characters, often recognizable social types (the braggart soldier, the deceived husband, the procuress), become vehicles for a sharp yet festive critique of Baroque society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSatire of manners and social criticism of the Spanish Golden Age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePopular comedy based on plots, misunderstandings, and archetypal characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove, deception, and roguery as drivers of the plot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMastery of dialogue and verbal wit as comic devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRepresentation of social and popular types of the period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students and lovers of classical Spanish literature, as well as theater enthusiasts who wish to explore the work of Calderón de la Barca beyond his great philosophical dramas. It will also be of great interest to researchers and teachers looking for accessible material representative of the Baroque interlude genre. Any reader with a curiosity for the humor and satire of the Golden Age will find in these pages an enjoyable and revealing read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complete vision of the comic and popular side of Calderón de la Barca, often less known.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to a theatrical genre fundamental for understanding the culture and spectacle of the Golden Age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA sample of the evolution of the interlude, from its origins to its maturity at the hands of a master.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBrief and autonomous texts, ideal for agile and fragmented reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA valuable tool for understanding the keys to the humor and social satire of the 17th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Calderón de la Barca, Pedro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Classical texts, Plays, Theatrical texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Theater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 226\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 265 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of Calderón de la Barca's \"Entremeses\" is a valuable acquisition for anyone interested in classical Spanish theater. The selection of pieces, which includes such significant titles as \"Las Carnestolendas,\" allows one to appreciate the author's versatility and his ability to transition from philosophical drama to the most lighthearted comedy. It is a work that, despite its brevity, offers a deep immersion into the culture and humor of the Baroque, being at once an entertaining read and a first-rate historical document. The paperback edition from Linkgua Ediciones makes it a manageable and accessible volume for study or simple enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405881336155,"sku":"9788498975178","price":20.94,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849897517.jpg?v=1781834056","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498975178","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}