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Life Is a Dream/La Vida es Sueo: A DualLanguage Book (Dover Dual Language Spanish),New
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The most famous of all Calderon's varied and romantic dramas, this seventeenthcentury masterpiece by the great Spanish playwright explores the conflict between free will and predestination as it focuses on the life of Segismundo, a Polish prince imprisoned at birth by his father, the King. The monarch's heartless action, precipitated by astrologers who predict the boy will one day usurp the throne, paves the way for a series of events that turn the son against the father and lead to rebellion. Years later, following a revolution and the peasants' seizure of power, the grim prophecy uttered at the Prince's birth threatens to become a painful reality.For this edition, Stanley Appelbaum has written an informative introduction and an excellent new literal translation that appears on pages facing the Spanish original. A valuable text for students of Spanish language and literature, this volume will delight any reader interested in classics from Spain's Golden Age of drama.
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- Q: What is 'Life Is a Dream/La Vida es Sueño' about? A: This book is a dual-language edition of Calderón de la Barca's famous play that explores themes of free will and predestination through the story of Segismundo, a Polish prince imprisoned at birth.
- Q: What are the benefits of a dual-language edition? A: A dual-language edition allows readers to improve their language skills by reading the text in both Spanish and English, making it suitable for learners and fluent speakers alike.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Pedro Calderón de la Barca, a renowned Spanish playwright from the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on December 6, 2002.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, this book is an excellent resource for students of Spanish language and literature due to its informative introduction and facing-page translations.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in pristine condition.
- Q: Does this edition include a translation? A: Yes, this edition features a new literal translation written by Stanley Appelbaum, appearing alongside the original Spanish text.
- Q: Is this play part of a specific literary period? A: Yes, 'Life Is a Dream' is a significant work from Spain's Golden Age of drama.