{"product_id":"9788499534978","title":"Between clerics and devils","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBetween Clerics and Devils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJosé Zorrilla, one of the greatest exponents of Spanish Romanticism, transports us to 15th-century Burgos with this theatrical work that combines history, drama, and a touch of levity. Divided into three acts, the play explores nostalgia for the national past, a recurring theme in Romantic literature. The reader will find a work that, beneath the guise of light entertainment, offers a profound reflection on identity and memory, written by an author returning to his homeland after many years of absence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in 15th-century Burgos during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, the play delves into the conflicts and passions of an era marked by the transition between the Middle Ages and modernity. Zorrilla, returning to Spain after twenty years away, dedicates the work to Don Julián García, a prebendary of the Burgos Cathedral, revealing in the dedication the personal and emotional nature of his writing. The work is presented as a \"toy,\" an entertainment for the public, yet it is not devoid of seriousness and reflection. The author addresses the circumstances of its production, including time constraints and political considerations that led him to modify the title and the content of the third act, rejecting any superficial interpretation of his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNostalgia for the national past and exploration of Spain's history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between the sacred and the profane, represented in the tension between clerics and devils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal identity and the return to one's homeland as a creative driving force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection on the creative process and external constraints in theatrical production.\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 readers interested in classic Spanish theater, especially the work of José Zorrilla and Romanticism. It is also recommended for literature students, historians of drama, and anyone wishing to discover a lesser-known facet of the author of Don Juan Tenorio through a work that combines entertainment and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion in Spanish Romanticism through a theatrical work that explores the national past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe historical and emotional context of an author returning to his homeland after two decades of absence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the creative process and the circumstances surrounding literary production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn enjoyable read that combines drama, history, and a touch of levity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Zorrilla, José\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: THEATER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: April 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 168\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntre clérigos y diablos is a work that allows the reader to discover a more reflective and personal Zorrilla, far from the epic tone of his best-known pieces. The Linkgua Ediciones hardcover edition offers a polished presentation for a work that, due to its context and content, will be of interest to scholars of Romanticism as well as fans of classic Spanish theater. The combination of history, drama, and the author's intimate voice makes this reading an opportunity to appreciate the versatility of one of the great playwrights of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405878681947,"sku":"9788499534978","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849953497.jpg?v=1781833996","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788499534978","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}