Los caciques farsa cómica de costumbres de política rural, distribuída en tres actos

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Los caciques farsa cómica de costumbres de política rural, distribuída en tres actos

by Carlos Arniches y Barrera

ES·~2 hours·1 chapter

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1 total
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2:34:51

Description

A lively comedic farce set in a small Spanish village, this play turns the everyday bustle of rural life into a sharp mirror of the country’s political customs. The stage is filled with a bustling office, a sun‑lit garden, and a cast of familiar townsfolk whose interactions reveal the tangled web of local influence and ambition. From the first moments, the humor is both broad and pointed, hinting at the deeper currents that shape village politics.

The opening act throws us into a frantic chase through the garden, where a married woman fiercely protects her honor from an over‑eager suitor. Their exchange crackles with witty repartee, slap‑stick gestures, and an almost theatrical use of ink and a rolling carpet, illustrating how personal dramas echo the larger power struggles of the community. Meanwhile, a chorus of neighbors and officials watches, their reactions adding layers of satire to the scene.

Beyond the immediate comedy, the work offers a keen observation of the caciquismo that still grips rural Spain. By blending absurd situations with sincere dialogue, it invites listeners to laugh while reflecting on the stubborn habits that keep old power structures alive. The result is an entertaining yet thoughtful portrait of a world where politics and daily life are inseparably intertwined.

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Los caciques farsa cómica de costumbres de política rural, distribuída en tres actos farsa cómica de costumbres de política rural, distribuída en tres actos

Language

es

Duration

~2 hours (148K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

Spain: R. Velasco, impresor,1920.

Credits

Ramón Pajares Box (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2022-03-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Carlos Arniches y Barrera

Carlos Arniches y Barrera

1866–1943

A master of Spanish comic theater, he brought the sounds and street life of Madrid to the stage with sharp humor and a strong feel for everyday characters. His plays helped shape the popular one-act forms of the early 20th century and are still remembered for their lively dialogue and social bite.

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