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Life is a Dream

by Pedro Calderón de la Barca

Life is a Dream by Pedro Calderón de la Barca is a philosophical allegory that explores the nature of reality and the free will of the individual. The play tells the story of Segismundo, a prince who has been imprisoned in a tower since birth by his father, King Basilio. Basilio has imprisoned Segismundo because of a prophecy that the prince will one day overthrow him. Basilio decides to test the prophecy by drugging Segismundo and bringing him to the royal court. Segismundo is initially overjoyed to be free, but he quickly descends into chaos and violence. When Basilio sees how Segismundo behaves, he realizes that the prophecy was correct. Basilio drugs Segismundo again and returns him to the tower. Segismundo wakes up and believes that his experience at the royal court was just a dream. But was it? Or is reality itself just a dream? Life is a Dream is a complex and thought-provoking play that has been staged and studied for centuries. It is a classic of Spanish Golden Age literature and a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, theater, or the human condition. Call to action: Explore the nature of reality and the free will of the individual in Life is a Dream by Pedro Calderón de la Barca. Additional notes: The book is also notable for its use of symbolism and metaphor. For example, the tower in which Segismundo is imprisoned can be seen as a symbol of the mind, and the different characters in the play can be seen as representing different aspects of the human psyche. The play has been adapted into many different languages and has been performed all over the world. It is a truly timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today.

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

Spanish

Published In

1635

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Pedro Calderón de la Barca y Barreda González de Henao Ruiz de Blasco y Riaño was a Spanish dramatist, poet, writer and knight of the Order of Santiago. He is known as one of the...

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