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The Doctor Of His Own Honor by Pedro Calderón de la Barca

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Book name: The Doctor Of His Own Honor (2024)
Category: Betrayal
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Language: Spanish; Castilian
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1635, midnight
The play is a tragic drama set in 17th-century Spain, revolving around the themes of honor, love, and vengeance. It tells the story of a nobleman who becomes consumed by jealousy and the desire to uphold his family honor after suspecting his wife of infidelity. His obsessive quest for revenge leads him down a dark path, resulting in a series of tragic events that challenge the societal norms and personal values of the characters involved. The narrative explores the destructive power of honor-bound duty and the moral complexities of justice, ultimately questioning the true cost of maintaining one's reputation at the expense of compassion and humanity. The 11232nd greatest book of all time

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Pedro Calderón de la Barca

Pedro Calderón de la Barca

5 books

Pedro Calderón de la Barca y Henao was a dramatist of the Spanish Golden Age.

Calderón initiated what has been called the second cycle of Spanish Golden Age theatre. Whereas his predecessor, Lope de Vega, pioneered the dramatic forms and genres of Spanish Golden Age theatre, Calderón polished and perfected them. Whereas Lope's strength lay in the sponteneity and naturalness of his work, Calderón's strength lay in his capacity for poetic beauty, dramatic structure and philosophical depth. Calderó… Read more