{"product_id":"9788413434322","title":"12 ROMANCES","description":"\u003ch2\u003e12 BALLADS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carefully curated selection of twelve traditional ballads, masterfully illustrated by Fernando Vicente, introduces young readers to one of the most representative poetic forms of the Iberian oral tradition. This volume, prepared by specialists Antonio Rubio and Manuela Rodríguez, compiles verse stories that have traveled from generation to generation, preserving a valuable cultural legacy. A gateway to popular poetry, folklore, and the collective memory of the peoples of Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book presents an anthology of twelve ballads, brief poetic compositions of medieval origin that emerged from the fragmentation of ancient epic poems. Transmitted orally by minstrels throughout the Iberian Peninsula, these verse stories have reached the present day thanks to the work of researchers such as María Goyri and Ramón Menéndez Pidal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selection includes ballads of different narrative typologies: \u003cstrong\u003efrontier\u003c\/strong\u003e, which narrate episodes of the Reconquista; \u003cstrong\u003eMoorish\u003c\/strong\u003e, set on the border with the Arab world; \u003cstrong\u003elyrical\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a more intimate and sentimental tone; and \u003cstrong\u003enovelesque\u003c\/strong\u003e, with plots of adventure, love, and heartbreak. Each ballad is a small story in verse, loaded with emotion, mystery, and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrations by Fernando Vicente, one of the most renowned Spanish artists, enrich each text and help visualize the scenes and characters of these ancestral poems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOral tradition and the transmission of intangible cultural heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePopular poetry and medieval metric forms (ballads\/romances).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory and legends of medieval Spain: the frontier, Moors, and knights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove, heartbreak, adventures, and universal feelings in verse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIllustration as a tool for interpretation and poetic enjoyment.\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 children and young people aged 8-10 and up who are interested in poetry, history, and traditional legends. It is also an excellent tool for parents, educators, and libraries wishing to introduce little ones to the rich heritage of Hispanic oral literature. Especially recommended for those seeking a first approach to the ballad tradition in a visual and attractive way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA first contact with one of the oldest and most significant poetic forms of the Spanish language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe pleasure of reading aloud, thanks to the rhythm and musicality of the ballads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique visual experience through the illustrations of a master of drawing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledge of stories and characters that are part of the Hispanic collective imagination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA rigorous and varied selection that allows for the exploration of different types of ballads.\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 Antonio Rubio and Manuela Rodríguez (selection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kalandraka\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 Popular culture, Anthologies (children's\/young adult), Poetry (children's\/young adult)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated Poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 356 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential anthology for bringing the traditional ballad cycle to new generations. The selection by Antonio Rubio and Manuela Rodríguez offers a representative and varied sample, while Fernando Vicente's illustrations elevate the work to an exceptional artistic level. Ideal for sparking interest in oral poetry, history, and folklore, both in school and at home. A book that invites readers to be read, shared, and treasured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KALANDRAKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408500220251,"sku":"9788413434322","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841343432.jpg?v=1781864198","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788413434322","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}