{"product_id":"9788412021257","title":"All the lost battles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAll the Lost Battles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll the Lost Battles\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of poems that explores the duality between the official and the alternative, the visible and the hidden. Joaquín Juan Penalva, a poet with a solid body of work, offers a piece that serves as a counterpoint to his previous book, \u003cem\u003eHosts of an Infinite Defeat\u003c\/em\u003e, inviting the reader to discover the verses that remained on the \"B-side\" of his lyrical output. A poetic journey through memory, defeat, and resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poet conceives his work like a vinyl record or a cassette tape, where there is an official A-side and a B-side with alternative content. Originally, \u003cem\u003eAll the Lost Battles\u003c\/em\u003e was intended to be the A-side, but publishing circumstances delayed its release, making it the B-side to \u003cem\u003eHosts of an Infinite Defeat\u003c\/em\u003e. This collection thus gathers the verses that would have initially accompanied those of his previous work, creating a dialogue between both books. Through reflective poetry laden with cultural references, the author addresses themes such as memory, the passage of time, loss, and the search for meaning in a fragmented world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality and contrast between the official and the alternative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal and collective memory as a territory for poetic exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDefeat and resistance as vital and creative experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntertextuality and cultural references (cinema, music, literature).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe passage of time and the fragility of physical and emotional supports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers of contemporary poetry who appreciate formal and thematic experimentation. It is especially recommended for those who are already familiar with Joaquín Juan Penalva's work and wish to complete their poetic vision, as well as for those interested in poetry that engages with other arts such as film and music. It will also appeal to followers of current Spanish poetry who are looking for a reflective voice with solid cultural references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original poetic proposal that plays with the concept of a literary \"B-side.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA necessary counterpoint to understand the totality of the author's work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVerses that invite reflection on memory, loss, and resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that connects poetry with the universe of cinema and music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover a consolidated voice within contemporary Spanish poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juan Penalva (1976-), Joaquín\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huerga y Fierro Editores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e POETRY, POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e FENICE POESIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 89\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll the Lost Battles\u003c\/em\u003e presents itself as a complementary and necessary work within Joaquín Juan Penalva's output. His proposal to play with the \"B-side\" concept provides added value for readers interested in poetry that reflects on its own creation and publication processes. The author's poetry, laden with cultural references and an introspective gaze, will connect with those seeking a lyricism that transcends the purely emotional to enter the territory of memory and resistance. A book that, despite its brevity, offers a complete and coherent poetic experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUERGA Y FIERRO EDITORES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409985233243,"sku":"9788412021257","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841202125.jpg?v=1781899332","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412021257","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}