Publisher's Synopsis
Six Dramas of Calderon is a collection of plays written by Pedro Calderon De La Barca, a prominent Spanish playwright of the 17th century. The book was originally published in 1853 and includes six of Calderon's most famous works, including The Mayor of Zalamea, Life is a Dream, and The Great Theatre of the World. Each play is translated into English and includes an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the work. The plays explore themes of love, honor, power, and morality, and are known for their complex characters and intricate plots. Six Dramas of Calderon is a must-read for anyone interested in Spanish literature or the history of theater.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
