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Pedro Calderon de la Barca
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The Spanish code of honor and the mystery of holy rituals are at the forefront of Pedro Calderon de la Barca's poetic dramas. This program surveys Calderon's achievements in the secular and religio...
The Spanish code of honor and the mystery of holy rituals are at the forefront of Pedro Calderon de la Barca's poetic dramas. This program surveys Calderon's achievements in the secular and religious theater of 17th-century Spain, highlighting his renown as an innovator. Recounting his family background and the influence of Lope de Vega on his choice of themes and subject matter, the video illustrates the importance of the auto sacramental in Calderon's oeuvre and the complexity of the honor tragedies and comedies he perfected. Additional material on his military and priesthood service complete this biography of the man who came to be known as Spain's Shakespeare.
Details
- Creator
- Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
- Format
- Videos, Slides, Films
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2006], c2006
- Series
- Physical Details
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- 1 streaming video file (20 min.) : sd., col., digital file
- digital
- ISBNs
- 9781421327716
- OCLC
- ocn700407794
- Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
- Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on Apr. 07, 2006.
- Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
- Mode of access: Internet.
- System requirements: FOD playback platform.
- Closed-captioned.
- Reflection of Timely Issues Through the Plays of Calderon de la Barca (4:17) -- Calderon de la Barca Writes and Directs Plays for Philip the IV's Court (4:52) -- Politics and Priesthood Influence Nature of Calderon de la Barca's Plays (4:12) -- Calderon de la Barca's Dramatic Works Influence Baroque Style (4:06)