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Leandro Fernández de Moratín
1760-1828
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Books by Leandro Fernández de Moratín
El sí de las niñas
"El sí de las niñas" by Leandro Fernández de Moratín is a prose comedy first performed in 1806. Sixteen-year-old Doña Francisca faces an arranged marriage to fifty-nine-year-old Don Diego, orchestrated by her mother. But the young woman's heart belongs to a soldier named Don Carlos. With her maid's help, the lovers struggle against parental authority and social convention. This Enlightenment-era masterpiece sparked unprecedented success and fierce controversy, drawing massive crowds before the Spanish Inquisition banned it for nearly twenty years.
Comedias escogidas
"Comedias escogidas" by Leandro Fernández de Moratín and Molière is a collection of theatrical works written in the late 18th century to early 19th century. This anthology showcases the efforts of Moratín to revive and modernize Spanish theater, emphasizing the need for reforms in the dramatic arts through his comedies. It offers insight into the tensions between tradition and innovation in Spanish drama during Moratín's time, as he grapples with various societal and artistic challenges. The opening of the book presents an overview of Moratín's life and the tumultuous context in which he wrote. It reflects on the political instability of Spain during the reign of Charles IV, which influenced Moratín's career and literary output. Notably, it describes his aspirations to elevate Spanish theater by critiquing prevailing norms and advocating for a more refined, moral form of comedy. Moratín's personal struggles, including financial instability and societal opposition, are highlighted, setting the stage for understanding his dedication to transforming the theatrical landscape despite the obstacles he faced. This sets a compelling background for the comedies that follow, emphasizing Moratín's role as both a creator and a reformist in the realm of Spanish literature.
La jeso de knabinoj: Triakta proza komedio
"La jeso de knabinoj: Triakta proza komedio" by Leandro Fernández de Moratín is a three-act prose comedy written in 1801 and premiered in 1806. Young Francisca, raised in a convent, faces an arranged marriage to the nearly sixty-year-old Don Diego, despite her secret love for a soldier she knows as Don Félix. When a letter exposes the truth, her domineering mother insists on obedience while Don Diego must choose between claiming his bride and honoring reason over authority in matters of the heart.