{"product_id":"9788412087581","title":"Bidasoa and Baztan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBidasoa and Baztán\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFernando Telletxea Oskoz immerses us in the enchanted valleys of Bidasoa and Baztán to unveil the enigmas of the dark arts and spells of those women who, according to popular saying, marked the daily life of a society wrapped in the promises of the Church. Through a careful compilation of stories transmitted by oral tradition, the author recovers a legacy of tales and legends that his grandmother and mother told him by the hearth. A work that rescues the memory of a world where the magical and the real intertwine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the stories and adventures that have inhabited the landscapes of Bidasoa and Baztán for generations. The author, passionate about the oral narratives of his childhood, has collected as much material as possible from those who, before him, dedicated themselves to passing on these stories. The work delves into the figure of women linked to the dark arts and spells, showing how their presence was integrated into the daily life of a deeply religious community. Through these pages, the reader will discover a universe where memory is lost in time but lives on in the legends still whispered by the valleys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMythology and legends of the Navarrese Pyrenees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOral transmission of collective memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the woman as a carrier of ancestral knowledge and spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConflict between popular beliefs and the doctrine of the Catholic Church.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural identity of the Bidasoa and Baztán valleys.\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 interested in historical and contemporary fiction with roots in Basque-Navarrese folklore. Also to those who enjoy narratives that explore oral tradition, rural myths, and the tension between the pagan and the religious. It is ideal for lovers of the legends of the Pyrenean valleys and for those seeking a work that recovers the intangible heritage of a region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the magical and legendary universe of Bidasoa and Baztán from a documented and narrative perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe recovery of orally transmitted stories, preserving a cultural legacy threatened by oblivion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA vision of rural life and popular beliefs that coexisted with religious orthodoxy in a bygone era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that combines the mystery of the dark arts with the warmth of stories told by the fireside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn emotional connection with the memory of ancestors and the identity of the Navarrese valleys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Telletxea Oskoz, Fernando\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Modern and contemporary fiction, Historical fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 254\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 410 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBidasoa and Baztán offers a solid proposal for those who wish to delve into the folklore of the Navarrese valleys through prose that respects oral tradition. Fernando Telletxea Oskoz succeeds in weaving a mosaic of stories that not only entertain, but also document a cultural heritage at risk of disappearing. The work stands out for its ability to evoke atmosphere and for the care taken in compiling sources, making it a recommended read both for fans of historical fiction and for students of local ethnography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUERGA Y FIERRO EDITORES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409981104475,"sku":"9788412087581","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841208758.jpg?v=1781899149","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412087581","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}