The Purgatory of St. Patrick (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161474787)

The Purgatory of St. Patrick is a play written by Pedro Calderon De La Barca, a renowned Spanish playwright of the 17th century. The play is set in purgatory, where the protagonist, St. Patrick, is undergoing a period of penance for his sins. As he struggles with his guilt and remorse, he meets various characters who have also been condemned to purgatory.The play explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the afterlife. St. Patrick's journey through purgatory is a metaphor for the human experience of suffering and the search for spiritual enlightenment. The characters he meets along the way represent different aspects of the human condition, including greed, lust, and pride.As the play unfolds, St. Patrick begins to understand the true nature of his sins and the importance of repentance. He also learns about the power of forgiveness and the possibility of redemption, even in the face of great adversity.The Purgatory of St. Patrick is a deeply spiritual and philosophical work that reflects Calderon's Catholic faith and his belief in the transformative power of suffering. It is considered one of his most important plays and a masterpiece of Spanish literature.LEOGAIRE. That already has been given thee; For so sad was he, believing Thou wert dead, so deep his grieving, All the past will be forgiven thee Since thou livest. Come with me, Fortune will once more embrace thee, -- In his favour to replace thee Let my happy privilege be.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Calderon De Pedro Calderon De La Barca,Pedro Calderon De La Barca
ISBN-10: 1161474781
ISBN-13: 9781161474787
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.56d