| Author |
Vega, Lope de, 1562-1635 |
| Commentator |
Gómez Ocerín, J. |
| Commentator |
Tenreiro, Ramón María, 1879-1939 |
| Title |
Comedias: El remedio en la desdicha; El mejor alcalde, el rey
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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| Summary |
"Comedias: El remedio en la desdicha; El mejor alcalde, el rey" by Lope de Vega is a collection of theatrical plays written during the late 16th to early 17th century. This work showcases Lope de Vega's mastery in crafting comedies that reflect the social, romantic, and political issues of his time. The plays explore themes such as love, honor, and the complexities of human relationships, often featuring vibrant characters caught in challenging situations. The opening of "El remedio en la desdicha" introduces us to Abindarráez and Jarifa, two siblings who express their emotional turmoil through poetic lamentations. Their dialogue reveals their individual heartaches and a mutual struggle with impossible love while setting the stage for a comedic exploration of romantic entanglements. The play's early moments resonate with a sense of deep yearning and familial bonds, suggesting a narrative that will intertwine personal dramas with broader societal themes typical of Lope's works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Spanish drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28408 |
| Release Date |
Mar 25, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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