Los favores del mundo by Juan Ruiz de Alarcón

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Author Ruiz de Alarcón, Juan, 1580?-1639
Title Los favores del mundo
Credits Produced by Chuck Greif, Stan Goodman, Miranda van de Heijning,
and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe team
at http://dp.rastko.net
Summary "Los favores del mundo" by Juan Ruiz de Alarcón is a play written in the early 17th century. This comedic work explores themes of honor, love, and social interactions among the nobility in Madrid. The story revolves around Garci-Ruiz de Alarcón, who is seeking to restore his honor after being wronged, as well as the romantic entanglements involving Anarda and the Prince. At the start of the play, Garci-Ruiz and his servant Hernando discuss the beauty of Madrid while reflecting on Garci's desire for vengeance against Don Juan, who has insulted him. The encounter escalates when Garci confronts Don Juan in the park, resulting in a dramatic moment where Garci initially seeks to attack but ultimately spares Don Juan's life, swayed by religious respect. Meanwhile, Anarda is drawn into the dynamics of love and power, as the Prince expresses his feelings for her, adding complexity to the relationships. This opening sets the stage for a blend of comedic misunderstandings and moral reflections characteristic of Alarcón's style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 18580
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2006
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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