No comments about Cinema for Spanish Conversation, Third Edition (Foreign Language Cinema) (Spanish Edition).

No comments about Lorca: La casa de Bernarda Alba (Spanish Edition).

1 comments about La muerte y la doncella: Death and the Maiden, Spanish Edition.

1. I chose this play for a class I taught titled "Dictatorship and Violence as Portrayed Through Theatre". It is an excellent depiction of the suffering and trauma experienced by the people who were tortured during Pinochet's regime in Chile. It also presents the conundrum faced by one of these victims as she is presented with an opportunity to face one of her torturers. The ending was the coup de grace; or was it? Dorfman leaves it open (unlike the film, which I found to be a huge flaw). The story is authentic; the emotions, thoughts, comments, and actions are true to the horrors of the regime.
   This play presents a harrowing and traumatic exploration of the personal and political issues faced by Chileans who suffered through the ravages of the Pinochet regime, as well as those who learned about the darkest and most vile acts only after the end of the regime. The characters are imbued with passion, fear, and uncertainty that allows such a powerful story. It's only flaw, if it can be considered a flaw, is that perhaps Dorfman's subtle message about losing one's hatred, if only to allow oneself peace, in order to move on, is never quite resolved.
   
   Decidí usar esta obra de teatro para una clase que se llamaba "La dictadura y la violencia presentadas por el teatro". Es una representación excelente del sufrimiento y la trauma que se experimentan la gente que se torturaba durante el régimen de Pinochet en Chile. También presenta el problema que se encuentra uno de estos víctimas como se veía frente a uno de sus torturadores. El final es el golpe de gracia; ¿o quizás no? Dorfman permite que el final sea abierto (no como la película, que en mi opinión era un gran defecto). La historia es auténtica; las emociones, los pensamientos, los comentarios y las acciones son realistas a los horrores al régimen.
   Esta obra presenta la exploración traumática y angustiosa de los asuntos personales y políticos encontrados por los chilenos que sufrieron de los estragos del régimen Pinochet, además de la gente que aprendió de las acciones más oscuras y viles sólo después del fin del régimen. Los personajes se imbuyen con la pasión, el temor y la incertidumbre que permita tal historia poderosa. Su único defecto, si se puede considerar un defecto, es que quizás el mensaje sútil de Dorfman de la abilidad de perderse el odio, si sólo para permitirse la paz, para progresar, nunca se resuelva.

No comments about Bodas de Sangre (Letras Hispanicas) (Spanish Edition).

1 comments about Las bicicletas son para el verano (Spanish Edition).

1. 
   This is the last line of this brilliant and mesmerizing Spanish testimonial that portraits with radiant realism, the times and livings of four different families in a neighborhood, their illusions, hopes and disappointments, since 1936 to 1939 in Madrid.
   
   The touch of genius of this work was to intermingle in accurate rate the political affairs with the wide range of personages who try to forge their lives although the environment of horror and moral misery.
   
   A human testimonial of first-rate transcendence!

2 comments about El Gesticulador: Pieza Para Demagogos En Tres Actos (Spanish Edition).

1. This book arrived in excellent condition, with limited highlighting. I got it much cheaper than the price our college bookstore was selling it for.



2. Rodolfo Usigli (1905-1979) is not only Mexico's finest playwright, but El gesticulador (The Gesticulator 1938) is also one of his best plays. The work depicts the life of a disenchanted history professor who leaves Mexico City with his family, and returns to his hometown in northern Mexico hoping to capitalize on the upcoming gubernatorial elections. Circumstances beyond his control lead him to assume the identity of a revolutionary general by the same name, César Rubio. Amidst the confusion, he becomes the people's hero and is elected to run for governor of the state against a former acquaintance that also happens to be the town's villain. The family members play supporting roles: Elena is the dedicated wife and mother; his son Miguel is a young man distraught by his father's failures and by social hypocrisy; and his daughter Julia, is an unattractive, yet seductive young woman who idolizes her father and is interested in social and physical appearances. In a gesture typical of many of the works of the Mexican Revolution, César Rubio is killed before he gets the opportunity to win the elections. While Rubio's death gives his contender the perfect opportunity to look good by honoring the dead hero, it robs Julia of the possibility of gaining a higher social status and leaves Miguel clamoring for Truth. For her part, Elena's resigned nature and sense of dignity allow her to request nothing but her husband's body.

No comments about Historia de una escalera (Spanish Edition).

5 comments about La dama del alba.

1. this was a school book for spanish literature class, it wasn't the proper book this is the more complicated play version used for actors, but it was still quite good.



2. Spanish literature has this strange fascination with death. This play, not a book like some below have called it, is one of the best I have read, having just finished many plays from the Romanticism era. This play has two major themes, acceptence of death and letting things from the past go. Greatly reccomended! Enjoy the read!



3. I read this play in a college Spanish class. The play was very good, and It really motivated me to figure out what was being said. Reading Spanish literature is a great way to learn Spanish, this is a must read for anyone who is learning Spanish.



4. This play is a masterpiece of the Spanish language. The play is inspiring, rich in the use of the language and a precise reflection of the people of Asturias (a region in Northern Spain). I fully recommend it. There is no reason for anybody educated not to like it (unless you're from Newton, MA, you're name is Alan Flamerwald and you don't know how to write nor read in Spanish). Please, read the play and judge.



5. This play is captivating and is a fun and interesting way to learn Spanish. If I didn't understand a word, or sentence I raced to find out what was being said so that I could understand crucial plot events. I couldn't put it down until the end. Wonderful!

1 comments about Mueve tus cosas y cambia tu vida : Como el feng shui te puede traer amor, dinero, respeto y felicidad.

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1 comments about Zoot Suit: A Bilingual Edition.

1. I highly recommend this bilingual version of the award winning play!It not only provided reading entertainment, but an insightful historical look into the real case which sparked the Zoot Suit Wars.