Madness In Valencia And Peribanez
by David Johnston, Lope De Vega

Name: Madness In Valencia And Peribanez
Brand: David Johnston
SKU: 9780948230660
Rating: 4 (5 reviews)

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Highlights

Spanish

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the excellent translation and update of the Lope de Vega farce. The introduction is noted for providing useful background information on Golden Age Spanish theater and the playwright's themes. However, there is limited commentary on the second play included in the production.

Excellent translationUseful background informationLimited commentary on second play

Synopsis

Madness in Valencia

, in a version by David Johnston, exploresthe thin divide between sanity and madness in a world where no one is quite what they appear to be.

Peribañez and the Comendador of Ocaña

, in a version by Nick Drake, is the tale of a brave peasant, bound to defend the honour of his beautiful wife against a tyrannical overlord intent on seducing her.

With an introduction by Isabel Torres.