La venganza de Don Mendo by Pedro Muñoz Seca

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Author Muñoz Seca, Pedro, 1881-1936
Title La venganza de Don Mendo
Note Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "La venganza de Don Mendo" by Pedro Muñoz Seca is a theatrical play written in the early 20th century. This work is characterized as a caricature of tragedy and is written in verse, presenting a comedic twist on the classic tropes of honor, betrayal, and love among the Spanish nobility. The storyline revolves around the titular character, Don Mendo, who grapples with unrequited love and vengeance as he finds himself caught in a web of deception in a medieval Spanish setting. The opening of "La venganza de Don Mendo" introduces us to the grand setting of a castle at night, where Don Nuño, the aging Count, reveals to his daughter Magdalena that she is to be wed to the Duke of Toro, Don Pero. Magdalena, who is secretly in love with another man, Don Mendo, is horrified by the announcement and confesses her predicament to her maid, Doña Ramírez. As tensions rise, the arrival of Don Mendo adds complexity to the plot, leading to his subsequent involvement in a confrontation with Don Pero. The play opens with comedic elements that set the stage for the ensuing drama, highlighting themes of love, loyalty, and ironies of fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Spanish drama
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EBook-No. 49013
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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