{"product_id":"life-is-a-dream-hardcover","title":"Life Is a Dream: A Philosophical Drama of Illusion, Fate, and Free Will - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePedro Calderon De La Barca\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA central work of Spanish drama, \u003cem\u003eLife Is a Dream\u003c\/em\u003e examines the nature of reality, free will, and human responsibility through a structured philosophical narrative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe play follows Segismundo, a prince raised in confinement and brought suddenly into a position of power. Confronted with questions of identity and authority, he must navigate the tension between impulse and restraint, as well as the uncertainty of what is real and what is illusion. The narrative unfolds through a sequence of controlled dramatic situations, each contributing to a broader exploration of perception and conduct.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalderón's work combines elements of court drama with philosophical inquiry, presenting themes of fate, moral choice, and the discipline of thought. The structure of the play reflects the traditions of Spanish Golden Age theatre, while its central concerns extend beyond its immediate historical context. As a result, \u003cem\u003eLife Is a Dream\u003c\/em\u003e remains a significant work within both dramatic literature and the study of philosophical themes in narrative form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 03, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47775644614841,"sku":"9781515428299","price":46.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/4309\/4713\/files\/xj4eiSJcyW9781515428299.webp?v=1783896485","url":"https:\/\/thoobo.com\/products\/life-is-a-dream-hardcover","provider":"Thoobo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}