The Purgatory of St. Patrick by Pedro Calderón de la Barca

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Author Calderón de la Barca, Pedro, 1600-1681
Translator MacCarthy, Denis Florence, 1817-1882
Title The Purgatory of St. Patrick
Credits Produced by Sue Asscher
Summary "The Purgatory of St. Patrick" by Pedro Calderón de la Barca is a mystical drama written in the 17th century, a period marked by Spain's Golden Age literature. The play delves into themes of sin, redemption, and the metaphysical exploration of the soul’s journey in the afterlife. The central figure is Patrick, an Irish saint who embodies Christian virtues and confronts both worldly kings and supernatural entities as he aims to enlighten the hearts of his own people. The opening of the drama establishes a tense atmosphere filled with the turmoil of King Egerius, who grapples with haunting dreams and the weight of grief following the loss of his daughters. Egerius's emotional turmoil is exacerbated by a vision that intertwines fire and despair, leading him to a precipice. As tensions rise, Patrick and Luis Enius, another character seeking redemption, emerge, bringing forth themes of faith and divine intervention. The dichotomy between earthly power and spiritual salvation becomes evident as characters face their inner demons and the consequences of their actions, setting the stage for a rich exploration of Christian doctrine and moral dilemmas that unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Patrick, Saint, 373?-463? -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 6371
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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