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"Tres Comedias" by Jacinto Benavente is a collection of comedies written in the early 20th century. The volume features three distinct plays: "Sin Querer," "De Pequeñas Causas," and "Los Intereses Creados," showcasing Benavente's keen observations of Spanish society, particularly focusing on the relationships and social dynamics among characters. The plays often employ satire, reflecting societal absurdities and human behaviors with both humor and insight. The opening of "Tres Comedias" introduces the first play, "Sin Querer," where the characters Luisa and Pepe secretly discuss their parents' plan to engage them to one another, despite their lack of romantic affection. The lighthearted and comedic dialogue between them reveals their mutual reluctance to follow through with a marriage arranged by their families, instead fostering a genuine connection through candid conversation. The exploration of societal expectations and personal feelings sets the tone for Benavente's work, illustra

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The text of this edition is taken from Benavente's Teatro, Librería de
los Sucesores de Hernando, Madrid; Sin querer comes from vol. 4, 2d
ed., 1913; De pequeñas causas... from vol. 18, 1909; Los intereses
creados from vol. 16, 4th ed., 1914. A few obvious misprints are
corrected; accentuation is made to conform to the regulations in the
1914 edition of the Spanish Academy Dictionary; punctuation is
unchanged. The text proper is complete except for two slight omissions
from De pequeñas causas..., both of which are mentioned in the notes.
Los intereses creados is chosen as one of the finest of Benavente's
plays, and the one best suited to class use; the two shorter pieces are
included to give an idea of the author's more normal manner. Although
De pequeñas causas... was produced on the stage after Los intereses
creados, it precedes it in this edition in order that the long play may
stand at the end of the volume.

It is believed that these plays can be read to greatest advantage after
students have had one year of Spanish. The Notes and Vocabulary have
been prepared with that in mind, as much material as possible being
placed in the Vocabulary rather than in the Notes. However, in the
present dearth of good elementary texts, the book might be used toward
the end of the first year; it is hoped that the vocabulary is adequate
for such a purpose. The introduction aims to give as complete an account
as space permits, of Benavente's dramatic career. Therefore,
non-dramatic works, such as De sobremesa, are treated in much more
summary fashion than they deserve.

The editor wishes to express his thanks to the author, Sr. D. Jacinto
Benavente, for kind permission to edit these plays; to his father for
careful reading and correction of introduction, notes and vocabulary; to
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