Spanish literature in Reclams red series: this is the Spanish original text - unabridged and unedited with word explanations at the bottom of each page, a postscript, and literary references. Absurd, comedic, and tragic at the same time, the play published in 1932 by the Spanish humorist Miguel Mihura takes aim at Spanish bourgeoisie and breaks with all genre conventions, combining surreal situations and illogical dialogues with exuberant wordplay reminiscent of Ionesco's avant-garde theater. The play was awarded the Premio Nacional de Teatro in 1953. Spanish reading: Level B2 (GER).