Don Álvaro, o, La fuerza del Sino by duque de Angel de Saavedra Rivas
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Rivas, Angel de Saavedra, duque de, 1791-1865
Spanish
"Don Álvaro, o, La fuerza del Sino" by duque de Angel de Saavedra Rivas is a drama written in the mid-19th century. This play unfolds the tumultuous story of Don Álvaro, a character shrouded in mystery and intrigue, as he strives for love and acceptance in a society that questions his lineage and intentions. The narrative weaves themes of honor, pa...
the start of the drama, the audience is introduced to Don Álvaro, who has recently returned to Spain from the West Indies and seeks the hand of Doña Leonor, the daughter of the Marques de Calatrava. The scene is set in Sevilla, where various townspeople discuss Don Álvaro's reputation, the obstacles he faces in his pursuit of love, and the jealousy of the Marques, who has other plans for his daughter. Tension builds as it becomes evident that their love is threatened by misunderstanding and the expectations imposed by society, hinting at the forthcoming tragedy that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Paul Lee
3 months agoIt took me a while to start, but the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. A true masterpiece of its kind.
William King
4 months agoMake no mistake, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
Edward Thompson
2 weeks agoTo be perfectly clear, the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. I learned so much from this.
Brian Mitchell
1 month agoIt took me a while to start, but the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. One of the best books I've read this year.
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Mason Harris
4 months agoFrom the very first page, it challenges the reader's perspective in the most intellectual way. A solid resource I will return to often.