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Life is a Dream" (La vida es sueño) by Pedro Calderón de la Barca is a masterpiece of Spanish Golden Age theater. Written in the 17th century, it's a philosophical and allegorical play that delves into themes of fate, free will, and the nature of reality. The story revolves around Segismundo, a prince who has been imprisoned since birth due to a prophecy. The prophecy predicts that Segismundo will become a tyrant if he is ever given power. Throughout the play, the audience is taken on a journey that questions the true nature of life and whether our experiences are real or merely fleeting dreams. Calderón de la Barca weaves a rich tapestry of existential questions, blurring the lines between the conscious and unconscious, reality and illusion. Segismundo's journey, from captivity to power and back, is a metaphor for the human experience - a dream that we grapple with, often uncertain if what we perceive is genuine or a construct of our minds. The philosophical undertones of the play challenge us to contemplate the complexities of life and the human psyche. In 'Life is a Dream,' Calderón de la Barca provides a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, leaving the audience pondering the duality of existence and the enigmatic realms of dreams and reality. The play remains a timeless work, compelling us to reflect on the fundamental questions that have intrigued humanity for centuries.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9791222410951
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 126
  • Udgivet:
  • 17. oktober 2023
  • Størrelse:
  • 140x8x216 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 169 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-4 uger
Forventet levering: 23. november 2024

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Life is a Dream" (La vida es sueño) by Pedro Calderón de la Barca is a masterpiece of Spanish Golden Age theater. Written in the 17th century, it's a philosophical and allegorical play that delves into themes of fate, free will, and the nature of reality. The story revolves around Segismundo, a prince who has been imprisoned since birth due to a prophecy. The prophecy predicts that Segismundo will become a tyrant if he is ever given power. Throughout the play, the audience is taken on a journey that questions the true nature of life and whether our experiences are real or merely fleeting dreams.
Calderón de la Barca weaves a rich tapestry of existential questions, blurring the lines between the conscious and unconscious, reality and illusion. Segismundo's journey, from captivity to power and back, is a metaphor for the human experience - a dream that we grapple with, often uncertain if what we perceive is genuine or a construct of our minds. The philosophical undertones of the play challenge us to contemplate the complexities of life and the human psyche.
In 'Life is a Dream,' Calderón de la Barca provides a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, leaving the audience pondering the duality of existence and the enigmatic realms of dreams and reality. The play remains a timeless work, compelling us to reflect on the fundamental questions that have intrigued humanity for centuries.

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