{"product_id":"9788415374299","title":"From Spain to Japan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFrom Spain to Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1925, the writer and diplomat Luis de Oteyza embarked on a journey that would take him from Spain to the Far East, fleeing the dictatorship of Primo de Rivera. This book is the account of that voyage, a chronicle that combines sharp observation with a fresh and amusing tone. Aboard ocean liners and American ships, the author travels through the Suez Canal, the Philippines, China, and Japan, offering a Spanish perspective on worlds that were, at the time, pure literary exoticism. An unpublished work since 1927 that recovers the spirit of the best travel literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book chronicles Luis de Oteyza's journey from the moment he leaves Spain until his arrival in Japan, passing through the Philippines and China. The narrative is structured around the stops of the voyage: the crossing of the Suez Canal, life aboard ships, the Spanish colonial atmosphere in the Philippines, and the defense of China against Western powers. With prose reminiscent of Julio Camba, the author combines humor, irony, and detailed observation to portray both the landscapes and the customs of the countries he visits. The book offers a personal and critical vision of a world that, in the twenties, still retained an aura of mystery and adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTravel literature and exploration chronicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritical vision of colonialism and relations between East and West.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLife aboard and maritime crossings in the first half of the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePortrait of Filipino, Chinese, and Japanese society from a Spanish perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVoluntary exile and the search for intellectual freedom during the Primo de Rivera dictatorship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for readers interested in classic travel literature, 20th-century history, and exploration chronicles. It is also for those who enjoy sharp, humorous prose in the style of Julio Camba, as well as for those who want to know the perspective of a Spanish intellectual on the Far East during a time of change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique testimony of a trip through the East in the twenties, narrated with freshness and humor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and lucid perspective on colonialism and international relations of the time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe recovery of an unpublished work since 1927, rescued for the modern reader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into life aboard and the exotic stops of a historic maritime route.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: de Oteyza, Luis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones del Viento, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: DIARIES, LETTERS AND LOGBOOKS, TRAVEL LITERATURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: VIENTO SIMUN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 474 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Spain to Japan is a work that recovers the spirit of the great travel literature of the 20th century. The prose of Luis de Oteyza, agile and full of irony, turns the chronicle of his journey into an entertaining and revealing read. His gaze, forged in voluntary exile, offers a unique perspective on the Far East and relations between cultures. For lovers of exploration stories and history, this book represents a publishing find of great value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407621316955,"sku":"9788415374299","price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841537429.jpg?v=1781857967","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415374299","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}