Such Stuff as Dreams are made of

Name: Such Stuff as Dreams are made of
Author: Pedro Calderón de la Barca
ISBN: 9781787367517

Author: Pedro Calderón de la Barca
Language: English
Length: 74 pages
ISBN: 9781787367517
Published: 20 August 2023
Imprint: Sovereign

Love
Honor
Betrayal
Passion
Duty
Relationships
Spanish Drama
17th Century
Intrigue
Morality

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Description

"Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made Of" by Pedro Calderón de la Barca is a captivating Spanish play that explores the blurred lines between reality and illusion. The story delves into the adventures of Segismundo, a prince imprisoned from birth, who grapples with questions of fate, free will, and the nature of dreams. As he awakens to the world beyond his cell, the play unfolds with rich symbolism, challenging the audience to ponder the significance of life's theatricality. Calderón's masterpiece is a thought-provoking exploration of human existence in the realm of dreams and reality.

Author

Pedro Calderon de la Barca (1600-1681) was a Spanish dramatist, poet, and writer of the Golden Age. He is regarded as one of Spain's foremost playwrights, best known for his philosophical drama Life Is a Dream and his many autos sacramentales. Appointed court dramatist to Philip IV, he later became a priest, yet continued to write plays that blended theology, allegory, and spectacle with lasting theatrical power.

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