Eight Dramas of Calderon

"Eight Dramas of Calderón" by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, is a collection of translated plays from the 1600s focusing on love, honor, and sorrow while considering human relationships and social standards. Edward Fitzgerald, the translator, mentions the challenges of translating the Spanish passion into English, understanding that certain aspects of Calderón's brilliance might be lost but retaining the essence of his storytelling. The first play, "The Painter of His Own Dishonour," shows Don Juan and Serafina navigating nobility and disputes, where tested relationships and revealed secrets begin an emotional exploration of love, dishonor, and family duties.