{"product_id":"9788412226621","title":"The witching hour","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe  Devil's Hour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work recovers one of Fernando Pessoa's early texts, originally written in English under the working title \u003cem\u003eTales of a Madman\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eThe Devil's Hour\u003c\/em\u003e is a short narrative that marks the author's first steps toward the creation of his famous heteronyms. In these pages, the reader will find an early and revealing piece of the Pessoan universe, where the existential concerns and poetic prose that would characterize his mature work already emerge. An essential testimony for understanding the genesis of one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text is presented as a short narrative, initially conceived in English during Pessoa's youth, when the author defined himself as a \"young Portuguese in the English style.\" The work was part of a set of notes and short stories that the writer gathered under the title \u003cem\u003eTales of a Madman\u003c\/em\u003e, written between 1903 and 1905. During this seminal period, Pessoa was already experimenting with the creation of alternate voices, and \u003cem\u003eThe Devil's Hour\u003c\/em\u003e is linked to the birth of Vicente Guedes, one of his first heteronyms, to whom he would attribute the Portuguese translation of these almost adolescent writings years later. The story anticipates themes and fragments that would later find their place in major works such as \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Disquiet\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe early exploration of identity and the multiplicity of the self in Pessoa's work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe influence of English literature and language on the author's formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe origin and development of the heteronyms, particularly the figure of Vicente Guedes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe seed of the poetic and philosophical prose that would characterize his later production.\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 the work of Fernando Pessoa, especially those who wish to learn about his early writings and the creative process that gave rise to his literary universe. It will also be of great value to scholars of Portuguese literature, researchers of the genesis of the heteronyms, and lovers of introspective and philosophical short fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a little-known text from Fernando Pessoa's formative period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the origin of his heteronyms, particularly Vicente Guedes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA key piece for tracing the author's thematic and stylistic evolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn edition that rescues and contextualizes a fundamental early manuscript.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Pessoa, 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\u003eSubject: POETRY, POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS, POETIC ANTHOLOGIES (VARIOUS POETS), SHORT STORIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: GRAFFITI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 140 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Devil's Hour\u003c\/em\u003e offers a unique opportunity to delve into the literary origins of Fernando Pessoa. It is a document of great philological and literary value that allows the reader to glimpse the author's creative workshop in his youth. Its interest lies in being an early piece that heralds the great themes and complexity of his later work, making it an essential read for those who wish to understand the totality of his legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUERGA Y FIERRO EDITORES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409977336155,"sku":"9788412226621","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841222662.jpg?v=1781898958","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412226621","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}