Pedro Calderón de la Barca 
Life Is a Dream 

’Life Is a Dream’ by Pedro Calderón de la Barca is a Spanish Golden Age play. It follows Prince Segismundo, imprisoned from birth due to a prophecy. When freed, he grapples with power, fate, and reality. Through poetic dialogue and philosophical themes, the play explores the nature of existence, illusion, and the human struggle for control. Rich with symbolism and dramatic twists, it delves into the complexities of human nature and the blurred boundaries between dreams and reality.