by Pedro Calderón de la Barca · FisicalBook · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788422679035
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«El alcalde de Zalamea» is the play by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, published by FisicalBook in paperback (189 pages, in Spanish).
Set in the Extremaduran town of Zalamea de la Serena during the Portuguese war, the play pits the wealthy farmer Pedro Crespo against Captain don Álvaro de Ataide, billeted in Crespo's house. The affront to Isabel, Crespo's daughter, unleashes a conflict of honor, justice and noble pride that culminates when Pedro becomes mayor.
Written in 1651, the play is part of the Clásicos Españoles collection directed by Francisco Rico.
Recommended for readers and students of Spanish literature seeking a classic of Golden Age theater.
Dramaturgo español del Siglo de Oro, autor de La vida es sueño, El alcalde de Zalamea y numerosos autos sacramentales.
