| Author |
Sanz, Eulogio Florentino, 1822-1881 |
| Editor |
Rose, R. Selden (Robert Selden), 1888-1964 |
| Title |
Don Francisco de Quevedo: Drama en Cuatro Actos
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, Stan Goodman and the Online
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| Summary |
"Don Francisco de Quevedo: Drama en Cuatro Actos" by Eulogio Florentino Sanz is a dramatic work written in the mid-19th century. The play centers around the historical figure Don Francisco de Quevedo, a renowned satirist and literary figure of the early 17th century in Spain, who embodies the literary spirit of his time and is engaged in a struggle against the misrule of Conde-Duque de Olivares. The text invites readers to explore themes of political reform, societal critique, and personal redemption within a richly dramatized historical context. The opening of the play establishes a setting in a Madrid plaza during the year 1643, introducing key characters such as Quevedo, Olivares, and the Infanta Margarita. The dialogue reveals a vibrant exchange among various figures discussing a controversial decree from the king regarding women's attire. Through this exchange, the tension and intrigue of the court are highlighted, leading to hints of deeper plots encompassing political machinations and personal vendettas. As Quevedo prepares to navigate the complexities of court life, he receives a mysterious letter that suggests a meeting with the Infanta, setting the stage for dramatic confrontations and the unfolding of his character’s adventurous yet tumultuous journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Quevedo, Francisco de, 1580-1645 -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19847 |
| Release Date |
Nov 17, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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