Comedias escogidas by Leandro Fernández de Moratín and Molière
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"Comedias escogidas" by Leandro Fernández de Moratín and Molière is a collection of theatrical works written in the late 18th century to early 19th century. This anthology showcases the efforts of Moratín to revive and modernize Spanish theater, emphasizing the need for reforms in the dramatic arts through his comedies. It offers insight into the tensions between tradition and innovation in Spanish drama during Moratín's time, as he grapples with various societal
and artistic challenges. The opening of the book presents an overview of Moratín's life and the tumultuous context in which he wrote. It reflects on the political instability of Spain during the reign of Charles IV, which influenced Moratín's career and literary output. Notably, it describes his aspirations to elevate Spanish theater by critiquing prevailing norms and advocating for a more refined, moral form of comedy. Moratín's personal struggles, including financial instability and societal opposition, are highlighted, setting the stage for understanding his dedication to transforming the theatrical landscape despite the obstacles he faced. This sets a compelling background for the comedies that follow, emphasizing Moratín's role as both a creator and a reformist in the realm of Spanish literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fernández de Moratín, Leandro, 1760-1828 |
|---|---|
| Author | Molière, 1622-1673 |
| Commentator | Yxart, Josep, 1852-1895 |
| Title | Comedias escogidas |
| Note | The final two titles are translations of Molière's Ecole des maris and Le Médecin malgré lui. |
| Contents | Leandro Fernández de Moratín -- Discurso preliminar -- La comedia nueva -- El sí de las niñas -- La escuela de los maridos -- El médico á palos. |
| Credits |
Produced by Ramon Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Virtual del Patrimonio Bibliográfico/Universidad de Cádiz.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish drama -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60927 |
| Release Date | Dec 15, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 404 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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