"The Two Lovers of Heaven: Chrysanthus and Daria" by Pedro Calderón de la Barca is a play that explores love, faith, and sacrifice in early Christian Rome. The story centers on Chrysanthus, a thoughtful man wrestling with deep questions of faith, and Daria, a priestess, as they fall in love under challenging circumstances. Daria declares she will love only someone who dies for her. Their journey highlights the trials they face due to their beliefs and the ultimate test of their devotion. As they navigate societal pressures and spiritual dilemmas, their bond grows stronger, steering them towards the themes of martyrdom and the powerful nature of enduring love.
The Two Lovers of Heaven: Chrysanthus and Daria A Drama of Early Christian Rome
By Pedro Calderón de la Barca
In ancient Rome, two souls from different worlds find a love that demands the ultimate sacrifice.
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About the AuthorPedro Calderón de la Barca was a Spanish dramatist, poet, and writer. He is known as one of the most distinguished poets and writers of the Spanish Golden Age, especially for the many verse dramas he wrote for the theatre. Calderón has been termed "the Spanish Shakespeare", the national poet of Spain, and one of the greatest poets and playwrights in the history of world literature.
Pedro Calderón de la Barca was a Spanish dramatist, poet, and writer. He is known as one of the most distinguished poets and writers of the Spanish Golden Age, especially for the many verse dramas he wrote for the theatre. Calderón has been termed "the Spanish Shakespeare", the national poet of Spain, and one of the greatest poets and playwrights in the history of world literature.
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