| Author |
Benavente, Jacinto, 1866-1954 |
| Title |
Señora ama: Comedia en tres actos
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| Original Publication |
Spain: R. Velasco, impresor,1911.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Ramón Pajares Box. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Señora ama: Comedia en tres actos" by Jacinto Benavente is a play written in the early 20th century. The work explores the lives and relationships of a group of characters in a rustic Spanish village, focusing on themes of love, honor, and societal expectations. Central to the narrative are Dominica and Feliciano, whose marital struggles are intertwined with interactions among other townspeople, reflecting deep-seated social norms. The opening of the play introduces the bustling domestic environment where characters like Gubesinda and Pola engage in a lively dialogue, immediately establishing the dynamic atmosphere. Gossip about the daughters and marital issues permeates the air, shedding light on the town's collective scrutiny and judgment regarding personal lives. The arrival of various characters sets the stage for unfolding familial conflicts and romantic entanglements, as Dominica grapples with her husband Feliciano's reputation and the societal pressures weighing upon them. This beginning establishes key character relationships and hints at the comedic yet poignant conflicts that will develop throughout the play. (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 |
Jealousy -- Drama
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| Subject |
Husband and wife -- Drama
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| Subject |
Spanish drama -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67726 |
| Release Date |
Mar 28, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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