La vida es sueño de Pedro Calderón de la Barca
La vida es sueño, written by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, is a play that explores the themes of reality vs. illusion, mortality, and the search for meaning in life. The main character, a nobleman named Segismundo, is imprisoned by his father, the King, who believes that his son's wild behavior and lack of discipline will lead to his downfall. However, upon Segismundo's release, he proves to be a wise and just ruler, leading his people to prosperity and happiness. Through this story, Calderón de la Barca highlights the idea that true freedom and fulfillment can only be found through living in accordance with one's own nature, rather than conforming to societal expectations.
By Pedro Calderón de la Barca · First published 1635 · Genre: Drama, Philosophical, Play · 3 chapters · 30,255 words
First lines
Personajes ROSAURA, dama SEGISMUNDO, príncipe CLOTALDO, viejo ESTRELLA, infanta CLARÍN, gracioso BASILIO, rey de Polonia ASTOLFO, infante GUARDIAS SOLDADOS MÚSICOS
(En las montañas de Polonia)
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- Work type: Play
- Author: Pedro Calderón de la Barca
- Date: 1635 CE
- Language: Spanish
- Genres: Drama, Philosophical, Play, Literature
- Length: 30,255 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 655 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Drama — La obra es una famosa pieza de drama barroco español que examina temas filosóficos profundos de manera teatral.
- Philosophical — Calderón de la Barca explora temas de predestinación, libre albedrío y la naturaleza de la realidad.
- Play — La obra 'La vida es sueño' es una obra maestra del teatro español, escrita para ser representada en escena.
- Literature — Esta obra es un ejemplo importante de la literatura clásica española.
Tags
aparte · aquí · astolfo · así · aunque · basilio · bien · cielo · clarín · clotaldo · dios · dos
Contents
- ACTO I
- ACTO II
- ACTO III