Between Illusion and Truth: Philosophical Reflections in Life Is a Dream
Knowledgeable Research A Multidisciplinary Journal July 31, 2026 Devayani Pandit
This paper studies the philosophical conflict between illusion and truth in Life Is a Dream by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, one of the most significant works of Spanish Golden Age theatre. Written during the Baroque period, the play presents a complex exploration of reality, perception, and human existence through the experiences of the protagonist, Segismundo. Imprisoned from birth because of a...