"...Itself / But by reflection..." Shakespeare y el arte inestable

An elucidation in Spanish of the dramatic intentions and accomplishments of the two best imitators of the inspired craftsmanship of Pedro Calderón de la Barca, this is the first monograph to be published on Rojas Zorilla and Moreto for at least two decades. Following an introductory section, in which she discusses and compares the differing attitudes and methods of the two dramatists, the author concentrates on their respective achievements in the genres which they practiced with enthusiasm and ability. Among the comedies and serious secular plays selected for analysis are not only their...

Fernan Gonzalez lived from about AD 910 to 970. The popular image of him is of a fearsome warrior who gave his people protection from their enemies (both Muslim and Christian), and a wise and respected lord who enabled them to live in security and harmony. He was generally accepted to have played a strategic role in achieving independence for Castile and freeing it from dominance by the kingdom of Leon. The Poema de Fernan Gonzalez was composed (by an unknown author) in the mid-thirteenth century as an enduring celebration of his triumphs and account of his life and deeds. Fact and legend...

"Agradezo a todos los participantes de la 2a secciaon del XIV Congreso de la Asociaciaon Alemanes de Hispanistas, celebrado en Ratisbona del 6 al 9 de marzo de 2003, el esguerzo comaun por intentar esbozar tales respuestas, asi como la entrega de sus contribuciones en el plazo convenido."--P. [5].

Una filosofía de vida práctica, sincera y valiente. ¿Qué importa de verdad en la vida? ¿Cómo contárselo a un hijo? En este libro, Pedro Ruiz hace un recorrido por todos los temas importantes (del dinero a la muerte, del sexo a la política, de la soledad y el miedo a la televisión o el fútbol) sin andarse por las ramas ni caer en sensiblerías, sermones ni dogmatismos. Con una sinceridad y un valor que desarman. Directo al corazón. - «La rectitud consiste en no soportarse a uno mismo haciendo trampas.» - «No hay peor factura que la que te quita el sueño.» - «Los que hablan...