Comedias Inéditas

A collection of unpublished plays written in the 17th century. This compilation features previously unknown comedies by the prolific Spanish playwright, focusing on themes such as love, honor, and social dynamics among the nobility. Among the key characters are Don Álvaro, a protective father, and Don Juan de Padilla, a passionate suitor, as they navigate romantic entanglements and familial obligations. The opening of the work sets the stage for dramatic conflicts surrounding love and duty. Don Álvaro de Rojas expresses his concern over his daughter Beatriz's potential marriage to Don Juan de Padilla, while uncertainties regarding wealth and honor complicate their interactions. As tensions rise, Beatriz's feelings and forced commitments come into conflict, revealing deeper themes of agency and the societal pressures of marriage. The atmosphere is charged with promise yet tinged with a sense of impending turmoil as characters grapple with motivations and desires that clash with their realities.