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Zaragueta
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781026098202
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Zaragueta is a celebrated two-act Spanish comedy written by the prolific dramatists Miguel Ramos CarriÃ3n and Vital Aza. Set in a provincial Spanish town, the play revolves around the character of Carlos, a young man who finds himself entangled in a web of financial lies and humorous misunderstandings. When his wealthy uncle, Don Indalecio, arrives for a visit, the situation escalates into a series of comedic confrontations and clever deceptions as Carlos attempts to hide his debts and academic failures.
Known for its witty dialogue and accessible language, this work has long been a staple of Spanish literature and language education. It offers a charming glimpse into late 19th-century Spanish social customs while delivering a timeless story about family expectations and the consequences of youthful indiscretion. This edition, edited by Elijah Clarence Hills and Louise Reinhardt, highlights the play's enduring humor and light-hearted theatrical structure. Whether read for its literary merit or as a tool for linguistic study, Zaragueta remains a quintessential example of the Spanish comedic tradition, providing readers with an engaging and spirited look at domestic life and provincial society.
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