Doña Clarines [hardcover] Serafín y Joaquín Álvarez Quintero

Description

Doña Clarines [hardcover] Serafín y Joaquín Álvarez Quintero

SKU: VBe-020
Title of book: Doña Clarines
Subtitle of book: y Mañana de Sol
Author: Serafín y Joaquín Álvarez Quintero
Year of publication: 1909 (original), 1915 (this edition)
Edition: No specific edition mentioned, likely an American school edition
Printing: Not specified
Publisher name: D.C. Heath & Co., Publishers
Type of binding: Hardcover
Does it have a dust jacket? No
Is it a former library book? Not indicated as a former library book
Does it have damage on the dust jacket or cover? Yes, there is wear visible on the corners and edges, and some surface wear on the cover.
Are the pages clean? No, there is significant scribbling on the front and endpapers, as well as marginalia throughout the text.

Description:
Doña Clarines [hardcover] Serafín y Joaquín Álvarez Quintero is a vintage Spanish play, part of Heath’s Modern Language Series, edited by S. Griswold Morley, Ph.D. The book contains two plays, “Doña Clarines” and “Mañana de Sol,” by the Quintero brothers, who were renowned Spanish dramatists known for their comedies and depiction of Andalusian life. This edition, published in 1915, was likely intended for educational use, particularly in the study of the Spanish language, as indicated by the English introduction, notes, and vocabulary section by the editor.

Genre and Sub-Genre:
The book falls within the Drama genre, with a specific focus on Spanish Literature. The sub-genre can be categorized as Comedic Plays or Spanish Golden Age Theater.

Condition Description:
The book is in fair condition given its age. The cover shows wear along the edges and corners, with some discoloration. There is no dust jacket, which is typical for many educational editions of this era. The interior of the book has extensive scribbling on the front and endpapers, and marginal notes are present throughout, which may be of interest to scholars studying the reception or teaching of the text. There are no signs of foxing, and the binding appears intact, though the aesthetic condition is marred by the aforementioned scribbles and notations.