Pedro Calderón de la Barca

Of all Calderon's works, "Life is a Dream" may be regarded as the most universal in its theme. It seeks to teach a lesson that may…

Don Manuel and Cosmo are visiting town to stay with Don Manuel's friend Don John de Toledo for the young Prince's christening, when suddenly…

"Love and perseverance will at last vanquish every obstacle. Today I have kept out of the way of every possible hindrance... and at thi…

Life Is a Dream (La vida es sueño) is a Spanish-language verse drama by Pedro Calderón de la Barca. First published in 1636, t…

Old man. Beautiful daughter. Young man turned to crime. Stern King and inflexible justice. A great melodrama translated from the Spanish. - …