Pedro Calderón de la Barca
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.
Life Is a Dream
A prince locked away due to prophecy is suddenly thrust into royalty, blurring the lines between dreams and reality as a woman seeking vengeance arrives, sparking a battle between fate and free will.
By Pedro Calderón de la Barca
The Two Lovers of Heaven: Chrysanthus and Daria A Drama of Early Christian Rome
In ancient Rome, two souls from different worlds find a love that demands the ultimate sacrifice.
By Pedro Calderón de la Barca
Eight Dramas of Calderon
Nobility, hidden truths, and broken relationships lead to dishonor, love, and sacrifice.
By Pedro Calderón de la Barca
The Wonder-Working Magician
In a city teeming with celebration, a scholar's pursuit of knowledge becomes a battle against dark forces for love and autonomy.
By Pedro Calderón de la Barca
Life Is a Dream
A prince locked away due to a dark prediction gets a taste of power, forcing him to battle fate and decide if he can control his own brutal destiny.
By Pedro Calderón de la Barca
The Purgatory of St. Patrick
In a world filled with kings, saints, and supernatural visions, characters desperately seek forgiveness as they stand at the crossroads between damnation and divine grace.
By Pedro Calderón de la Barca