Don Juan Tenorio by José Zorrilla
Don Juan Tenorio is a classic Spanish play written by José Zorrilla in 1844. It tells the story of Don Juan, a young nobleman who is known for his womanizing and his disregard for social conventions. The play begins with Don Juan's father, Don Gonzalo, trying to convince him to marry a woman of his choosing. Don Juan refuses and instead sets his sights on the beautiful Doña Inés, who is betrothed to Don Luis Mejía. Don Juan's attempts to win Doña Inés's affections are thwarted by her father, Don Gonzalo, who is determined to keep her away from him. Meanwhile, Don Juan's friend, Don Juan Tenorio, is in love with Doña Ana, the daughter of Don Gonzalo. Don Juan Tenorio is determined to win Doña Ana's affections, but his plans are thwarted by Don Gonzalo, who is determined to keep her away from him. The play culminates in a duel between Don Juan and Don Luis Mejía, in which Don Juan is victorious. Don Juan then marries Doña Inés, and Don Juan Tenorio marries Doña Ana. The play is a classic example of Spanish Romanticism, and its themes of love, honor, and loyalty are still relevant today. It is a timeless story of love, betrayal, and redemption, and its characters are still beloved by audiences around the world.
By José Zorrilla · First published 1844 · Genre: Romantic Drama, Tragedy, Comedy · 60 chapters · 25,540 words
First lines
(Don Juan, muffled to the eyes and distraught, enters the stage slowly.)
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- Work type: Play
- Author: José Zorrilla
- Date: 1844 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romantic Drama, Tragedy, Comedy
- Length: 25,540 words
- Structure: 63 chapters, 1,434 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romantic Drama — Don Juan Tenorio is a romantic drama that follows the story of Don Juan, a young man who is determined to win the heart of Doña Inés, a woman he is deeply in love with. The play is full of romantic themes, such as love, passion, and loyalty, and is written in a poetic and lyrical style.
- Tragedy — Don Juan Tenorio is a tragedy that follows the story of Don Juan, a young man who is determined to win the heart of Doña Inés, a woman he is deeply in love with. The play is full of tragic themes, such as death, betrayal, and revenge, and is written in a dramatic and intense style.
- Comedy — Don Juan Tenorio is a comedy that follows the story of Don Juan, a young man who is determined to win the heart of Doña Inés, a woman he is deeply in love with. The play is full of comedic elements, such as wit, irony, and satire, and is written in a light-hearted and humorous style.
Tags
Romantic Play · ana · avellaneda · brÍgida · buttarelli · carlos i · centellas · ciutti · comendador · dead · diego · doÑa
Contents
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- Last Scene
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- Final Scene
- SCENE IV
- SCENE IV
- SCENE IV
- SCENE IV
- SCENE IV
- SCENE IV
- SCENE V
- SCENE V
- SCENE V
- SCENE V
- SCENE V
- SCENE V
- SCENE VI
- SCENE VI
- SCENE VI
- SCENE VI
- SCENE VI
- SCENE VII
- SCENE VII
- SCENE VII
- SCENE VII
- SCENE VIII
- SCENE VIII
- SCENE VIII
- SCENE VIII
- SCENE IX
- SCENE IX
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- SCENE IX
- SCENE X
- SCENE X
- SCENE X
- SCENE XI
- SCENE XI
- SCENE XI
- SCENE XII
- SCENE XII
- SCENE XIII