Publisher's Synopsis
The Purgatory of St. Patrick is a play written by Pedro Calderon De La Barca, a renowned Spanish playwright, in the 17th century. The play is a religious drama that explores the themes of sin, redemption, and the afterlife. The story revolves around the character of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who is depicted as being in purgatory after his death. The play follows St. Patrick's journey through purgatory, where he encounters various souls who are also in the process of atoning for their sins. Through his interactions with these souls, St. Patrick learns valuable lessons about repentance, forgiveness, and the nature of God's mercy. The play is a powerful meditation on the human condition and the struggle for spiritual enlightenment. It is also a testament to Calderon's mastery of the art of drama, as he skillfully weaves together complex theological concepts with compelling characters and dramatic plot twists. The Purgatory of St. Patrick remains a classic work of Spanish literature and a timeless exploration of the human quest for salvation.LEOGAIRE. That already has been given thee; For so sad was he, believing Thou wert dead, so deep his grieving, All the past will be forgiven thee Since thou livest. Come with me, Fortune will once more embrace thee, -- In his favour to replace thee Let my happy privilege be.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work
