Calderon de la Barca: Six Plays

Calderon de la Barca: Six Plays by Calderon Barca, published by Fordham University Press in January 1996, is a comprehensive collection of the playwright’s significant works. This edition features four long out-of-print translations, including Secret Vengeance for Secret Insult, Devotion to the Cross, The Phantom Lady, and The Mayor of Zalamea, alongside the well-known Life is a Dream and a newly translated version of The Crown of Absalom. With a total of 452 pages, this volume aims to present Calderon’s contributions to drama to a new generation of readers.

Readers will find a diverse array of themes and narratives within this collection, showcasing Calderon’s mastery in dramatic storytelling. The plays explore various aspects of human experience, including conflict, devotion, and the complexities of life. This edition not only revives classic translations but also introduces previously unpublished works, enriching the understanding of Calderon’s influence on continental European drama. The book is presented in English, making it accessible to a broader audience interested in exploring the depth of Calderon’s theatrical legacy.