Life Is a Dream - Pedro Calderon de la Barca - Bog

Life Is A Dream is a play written by Pedro Calderon De La Barca. It is a classic of Spanish literature and is considered one of the greatest works of the Golden Age of Spanish drama. The play explores the themes of free will, fate, and the nature of reality. The story centers around the character of Segismundo, a prince who has been imprisoned since birth because of a prophecy that he will bring about the downfall of his father, the king. When the king decides to give Segismundo a chance to prove himself, he is faced with the question of whether his destiny is predetermined or if he can change his fate. The play is known for its complex characters and philosophical themes, as well as its poetic language and use of symbolism. It has been adapted numerous times for stage and screen and remains a beloved classic of Spanish literature.THIS 70 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Continental Drama: Calderon, Corneille, Racine, Moliere, Lessing, Schiller: V26 Harvard Classics, by Pedro Calderon De La Barca. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766182169.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.