La vida es sueño (play)

"La vida es sueño" ("Life is a Dream") is a Spanish philosophical play by Pedro Calderón de la Barca that explores themes of reality, free will, and illusion. It tells the story of Segismundo, a prince imprisoned due to a prophecy predicting he would bring chaos. When released, he struggles to discern whether his actions are real or just a dream, raising questions about the nature of existence and destiny. The play suggests that life itself may be like a dream—a fleeting, uncertain experience—and emphasizes the importance of virtue and self-awareness in navigating it.