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The Wonder-Working Magician

The Wonder-Working Magician

Barca, Pedro Calderon de La

Paperback

Historical Fiction

Publisher Price: $15.99

ISBN10: 9376809203
ISBN13: 9789376809202
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Jan 1 2026
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.28 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The wonder-working magician is a dramatic play set in Antioch, exploring themes of love, morality, fate, and free will. The narrative centers on a devoted scholar whose pursuit of knowledge and solitude is disrupted by supernatural forces and the complexities of human desire. Early in the play, the scholar is accompanied by contrasting servants whose perspectives on life and love provide both guidance and conflict. The arrival of a mysterious Demon introduces enchantment, manipulation, and intellectual challenge, setting the stage for philosophical reflection and ethical dilemmas. A central figure of desire creates rivalry and emotional tension, highlighting the interplay between personal longing, social expectation, and moral decision making. The work examines human passion, intellectual curiosity, and the tension between free will and destiny, emphasizing the consequences of choices and the challenges of love. Through rich character interactions, dramatic conflict, and metaphysical inquiry, the play blends theatrical intrigue with ethical and philosophical exploration, demonstrating Calderon s skill in balancing narrative excitement with profound thematic depth.

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