Life is a Dream by Pedro Calderón de la Barca

Life is a Dream

Pedro Calderón de la Barca

218 pages first pub 1636 (editions)

fiction classics play reflective tense medium-paced

Description

Usually recognized as Calder n's finest drama, Life Is a Dream premiered at the Royal Court of Spain. Its theme, revealed in the title, focuses on the instability of life and the illusory nature of the world. The story opens one night in the count...

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Community Reviews Summary of 148 reviews

Moods

reflective 61%
adventurous 44%
challenging 22%
funny 22%
dark 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 25%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 33% | Plot: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.56

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