The Trickster of Seville and His Guest of Stone by Tirso de Molina
El Burlador de Sevilla y Convidado de Piedra
"The Trickster of Seville and His Guest of Stone" is a classic Spanish play that tells the story of a libertine nobleman who seduces women and leaves them, refusing to marry. His actions lead to severe consequences when he invites a statue of a man he has wronged to dinner. The statue, representing divine justice, accepts the invitation and later reciprocates, leading to the protagonist's downfall. The play is widely recognized for introducing the legendary character of the seductive rogue to the world of literature.
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- Published
- 1630
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 80-120
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- Alternate Titles
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- El Burlador de Sevilla y Convidado de Piedra
- The Joker of Seville
- The Seducer of Seville
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