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Plays: By Jacinto Benavente
Paperback
Fiction AnthologiesPlay AnthologiesPlays
ISBN13: 9781025912080
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Plays by Jacinto Benavente offers a compelling introduction to the dramatic genius of one of Spain's most celebrated playwrights and the 1922 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature. This collection, translated by John Garrett Underhill, showcases the versatility and psychological depth that defined Benavente's contribution to the modern theater. Moving beyond the traditional conventions of the Spanish stage, these plays explore complex themes of social artifice, human morality, and the intricate dynamics of class and passion.
Benavente's work is characterized by its sharp dialogue and keen observation of the human condition. Whether through biting social satire or poignant emotional drama, he captures the shifting landscape of early 20th-century Spanish society. His influence on Western drama is profound, as he bridged the gap between classic realism and the burgeoning modernist movements of his time. This anthology provides readers and students of theater with an essential look at a master of the stage whose legacy continues to resonate within the canon of world literature.
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