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

Life Is A Dream is a play written by Pedro Calderon De La Barca, a prominent Spanish playwright of the 17th century. The play tells the story of Prince Segismundo, who has been imprisoned by his father, King Basilio, because of a prophecy that suggests he will become a tyrant if he ever becomes king. The play explores themes of free will, fate, and the nature of reality.The story begins with the arrival of Rosaura, a noblewoman seeking revenge against Astolfo, who has wronged her. She meets Prince Segismundo, who has been imprisoned since birth and does not know he is a prince. King Basilio decides to release Segismundo for a day and see how he behaves. Segismundo is initially violent and cruel, but he eventually learns to use his power for good.Despite his newfound wisdom, Segismundo is returned to his prison cell, as King Basilio remains convinced that the prophecy will come true. Rosaura and Astolfo plot to overthrow Basilio, but Segismundo ultimately chooses to spare his father's life and relinquish his claim to the throne.Life Is A Dream is a complex play that explores the nature of reality and the human condition. It contains elements of philosophy, psychology, and politics, and has been interpreted in many different ways over the centuries. The play is considered one of the greatest works of Spanish literature, and has been translated into many languages.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.