by Pedro Calderón de la Barca · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788489987302
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«El alcalde de Zalamea» is the play by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, published by Ñaque in paperback (112 pages, in Spanish).
Set in Zalamea de la Serena in the 16th century, the play pits Pedro Crespo, a farmer, against a captain who has dishonored his daughter. When Crespo is appointed mayor, the conflict between popular justice and military power becomes inevitable. Calderón reflects on honor, justice and the limits of authority.
The play was originally published in 1636; this Ñaque edition is from 2001, directed by Sergi Belbel, and belongs to the Libretos de mano collection.
Recommended for students of Spanish literature and readers interested in classical Golden Age theater.
Dramaturgo español del Siglo de Oro, autor de La vida es sueño, El alcalde de Zalamea y numerosos autos sacramentales.
