
A thoughtful introduction sets the stage for three vibrant dramas that capture the restless spirit of a century in transition. The author’s own reflections on the clash between artistic liberty and political authority echo through the pages, offering listeners a glimpse of the Romantic ideals that fuel each story. His passionate appeal for freedom in both literature and society frames the emotional intensity that drives the characters forward. The prologue also hints at the personal stakes involved when poets and rebels alike confront censorship and tradition.
The first play unfolds around a charismatic outlaw whose fierce love and honor collide with the rigid expectations of the court, creating a tense dance of loyalty and betrayal. The second offers a lighter, yet incisive, portrait of a monarch whose whims turn the royal court into a stage of unexpected comedy and subtle power plays. The final drama transports listeners to a medieval town, where ambitious burghers navigate intrigue and ambition, each striving to shape their own destiny. Together, these works invite you to experience the pulse of an age where art, politics, and passion intertwine.
Language
es
Duration
~7 hours (456K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Digital de Castilla y León)
Release date
2021-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1802–1885
A giant of French literature, he gave the world sweeping stories of justice, mercy, love, and revolt. Best known for Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, he wrote with the emotional force of a poet and the social conscience of a reformer.
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