Allegorical And Metaphorical Language In The Autos Sacramentales Of Calderon

By M. Francis De Sales McGarry

Book Overview

""Allegorical and Metaphorical Language in the Autos Sacramentales of Calderon"" is a scholarly work by M. Francis De Sales McGarry that delves into the use of figurative language in the Spanish religious plays known as autos sacramentales, specifically those written by Pedro Calderon de la Barca. The book analyzes the use of allegory and metaphor in these plays, which were performed during the Catholic feast of Corpus Christi, and explores their theological and cultural significance. McGarry examines the ways in which Calderon used these literary devices to convey complex theological concepts and to comment on contemporary social and political issues. The book also includes a detailed analysis of several of Calderon's most famous autos sacramentales, providing readers with a deeper understanding of these important works of Spanish literature. Overall, ""Allegorical and Metaphorical Language in the Autos Sacramentales of Calderon"" is an insightful and informative study of the use of figurative language in one of the most important genres of Spanish theater.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163146501
• ISBN13: 9781163146507
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"