Life Is a Dream (Dover Thrift Editions: Plays)
In Pedro Calderón de la Barca's timeless play, a prince emerges from lifelong captivity to question reality itself. As dreams and waking life intertwine, he navigates destiny, morality, and human potential in this philosophical masterpiece of Spanish drama.
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Life Is a Dream, written by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, is a classic play from the Spanish Golden Age. It delves into philosophical themes through dramatic storytelling.
The narrative centers on a prince who has been imprisoned since birth by his father, the king, due to a prophecy foretelling his tyrannical rule. Upon his release, the prince grapples with his identity and the nature of existence.
This Dover Thrift Edition presents the play in an accessible format, making it ideal for students, readers, and theater enthusiasts interested in classical literature.
Calderón's work reflects the era's blend of Baroque style and deep introspection, influencing countless works in Western drama.
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