Publisher's Synopsis
Masterpieces of Modern Spanish Drama is a collection of three plays written by some of the most renowned Spanish playwrights of the 19th and 20th centuries. The first play, The Great Galeoto, was written by Jose Echegaray and explores the themes of gossip and betrayal. The second play, The Duchess of San Quentin, was written by Benito Perez Galdos and is a tragic love story set in 19th century Spain. The final play, Daniela, was written by Enrique Jardiel Poncela and is a comedic satire on the Spanish aristocracy. The book is edited by Barret H. Clark, who provides an introduction and notes on each play. This collection is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Spanish literature and drama, and provides insight into the cultural and social issues of Spain during the time period in which the plays were written.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
