“And yet, and yet, in these our ghostly lives, Half night, half day, half sleeping, half awake, How if our waking life, like that of sleep, Be all a dream in that eternal life To which we wake not till we sleep in death”
Book:Life Is A Dream
Quote by Pedro Calderon de la Barca
Work
Life Is A Dream
Written by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, this work is a profound exploration of the human condition, questioning the nature of life and the role of dreams in shaping our perceptions. The play is set in a royal court and delves into philosophical and existential questions, examining the contrast between the dreamlike nature of life and the reality that underlies it. more
Author
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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