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“What is life? A madness. What is life? An illusion, a shadow, a story. And the greatest good is little enough: for all life is a dream, and dreams themselves are only dreams.”

Quote by Pedro Calderon de la Barca

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Pedro Calderon de la Barca

Pedro Calderón de la Barca, born on January 17, 1600, and died on May 25, 1681, was one of the most famous dramatists of the Spanish Baroque period. His works, blending classicalism and mysticism, had a profound impact on Spanish drama. more

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