{"product_id":"9788412220346","title":"MACHADO'S CITIES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMACHADO'S CITIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA literary, poetic, and visual journey through the settings that defined the life and work of Antonio Machado. Written by poet and journalist Carlos Aganzo and illustrated by Daniel Parra, this book tours the cities where the author of \"Castilian Fields\" lived, loved, and found inspiration. More than just a guide, it is an account that reveals the commitment, kindness, and vital passion of one of the great names in 20th-century Spanish literature, combining text and image to offer a unique reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book follows Antonio Machado’s life journey from his birth in Seville to his death in exile in Collioure, passing through Madrid, Soria, Baeza, Segovia, and other cities fundamental to his biography. Through the sensitive prose of Carlos Aganzo and the illustrations of Daniel Parra, the reader discovers not only the places the poet inhabited, but also the traces of his thought, his ethical commitment, and his constant search for beauty and truth. Each chapter becomes a stop on an inner and outer journey, where geography merges with poetry and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLiterary and biographical geography of Antonio Machado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between the urban landscape and poetic creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExile as a vital and literary experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe poet's ethical commitment and personal consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory as a guiding thread of identity\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 travel literature with a strong cultural and poetic component. It is ideal for those who admire the work of Antonio Machado and wish to learn about the vital context that inspired it, as well as for curious travelers seeking literary routes with narrative depth. It is also appealing to lovers of poetry, Spanish literary history, and quality illustrated editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed and emotional tour of the key cities in Machado's life, enriched with original illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and documented perspective on the figure of the poet, beyond the usual biographical data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fusion of two artistic viewpoints—Aganzo's writing and Parra's art—that multiply the reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding how the geographical environment influenced Machado's poetic work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: AGANZO, CARLOS; PARRA, DANIEL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: TINTA BLANCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: TRAVEL LITERATURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: TRAVESIAS COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 450 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original proposal that combines biography, travel, and art around a central figure of Hispanic letters. The approach avoids an academic tone to offer an accessible and evocative read, ideal for both those familiar with Machado and those approaching his world for the first time. The combination of text and illustration provides an aesthetic and narrative value that enriches the experience of the reader interested in cultural and literary routes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TINTA BLANCA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405685645659,"sku":"9788412220346","price":28.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841222034.jpg?v=1781829958","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412220346","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}