The Triumph of the Imaginary: From Cervantes to Eugene Ionesco. An obvious relation of continuity exists between the Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes and the French dramatist of Romanian origin Eugene Ionesco. This relation can be demonstrated through the analysis of t...
Disappointing, since the show gets off to a promising start with the historical prologue introducing Daly in his far more successful alternate role as the imprisoned Cervantes facing interrogation by the Spanish Inquisition. Ilana Radin’s dungeon set and Marcia Rodriguez’s tattered costumes set a s...
He did not find the service of the cardinal to his liking, for in a short time he was figuring as a simple volunteer among the Spanish troops that played a part in the campaign against the Turks. He fought bravely on board a vessel in the great battle of Lepanto in 1571, and was ...
This inclusive idea could be seen as disturbing and challenging from the perspective of the Spanish Church and authorities during the times of the Reformation and Inquisition, as they emphasized “la pureza de la sangre” (purity of blood) and persecuted those who were different or belonged to ...