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Four Plays: The Women Have Their Way, a Hundred Years Old, Fotunato, the Lady From Alfaqueque
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025664057
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 282
Weight: 1.26
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Four Plays is a quintessential collection of dramatic works by the celebrated Spanish playwrights SerafÃ-n and JoaquÃ-n Álvarez Quintero. This volume brings together four of their most charming and enduring pieces: The Women Have Their Way, A Hundred Years Old, Fortunato, and The Lady From Alfaqueque. Each play serves as a vibrant window into the social fabric and cultural nuances of early 20th-century Spain, particularly the warmth and humor of the Andalusian region.
Known for their mastery of the costumbrista style, the authors blend gentle satire with a deep affection for their characters. In The Women Have Their Way, the power of small-town gossip is explored with comedic precision, while A Hundred Years Old offers a heartwarming look at family legacy and the celebration of life. Fortunato provides a more touching, tragicomic perspective on poverty and character, and The Lady From Alfaqueque delves into the themes of provincial loyalty and nostalgia. This collection remains a vital part of Spanish literary history, prized for its witty dialogue, lively atmosphere, and timeless observations on human nature.
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