{"product_id":"9788415715283","title":"Sicily","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSicily\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the spring of 1885, Guy de Maupassant, weary of Parisian life, set out on a voyage aboard his yacht bound for Sicily. This book collects the impressions of an exceptional traveler who, with the gaze of a consummate writer, captures the essence of an island where, in his own words, \"one finds everything that exists on earth to seduce the eyes, the spirit, and the imagination.\" A work that fuses travel literature with the narrative sensitivity of one of the great masters of the modern short story, offering a unique and evocative vision of the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book chronicles Maupassant's journey to Sicily, a voyage that begins in Cannes and, through sailing, leads him to discover the landscapes, culture, and people of the island. Far from being a simple travel guide, the work is a personal and literary testimony in which the author describes in detail and with emotion the Greek ruins, temples, volcanoes, and coastlines. Through his prose, the reader not only travels through iconic places but immerses themselves in the atmosphere of a land that awakens all the senses, combining the observation of a traveler with the depth of a writer who seeks beauty and meaning in every corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe journey as an aesthetic and spiritual experience, beyond mere geographical displacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fascination with Classical Antiquity and the legacy of Greek and Roman civilizations in Sicily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEscapism from modern life and the search for a landscape that stimulates the imagination and the spirit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSensory description of the Mediterranean landscape, with special attention to the light, the sea, and the volcanic nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe writer's gaze as an interpretive filter of reality, transforming observation into literature.\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 lovers of classic travel literature, readers interested in Guy de Maupassant beyond his short stories, and those seeking a literary and evocative approach to Sicily. It will also be of great interest to travelers who wish to know the island through the eyes of a 19th-century writer, as well as those who appreciate descriptive prose and an author's ability to convey the essence of a place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective of Sicily through the eyes of a master of world literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that combines travel narrative with artistic sensitivity and personal reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid and sensory portrait of the island, ideal for inspiring future trips or reliving memories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover a lesser-known facet of Guy de Maupassant as a traveler and chronicler.\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 Maupassant, Guy de\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casimiro Libros\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 ARTS, ART HISTORY \/ ART AND DESIGN STYLES, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, TRAVEL LITERATURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition from Casimiro Libros recovers a minor yet fascinating text by Maupassant, which demonstrates his ability to capture the essence of a place with precise and evocative prose. It is a book that, in its brevity, condenses the gaze of a writer at the peak of his talent, offering the reader an intimate and literary travel experience. Its interest lies not only in the description of Sicily, but in the opportunity to accompany a great author on his personal search for beauty and meaning, which makes it a recommended read for those who value literature as a way of knowing the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407394759003,"sku":"9788415715283","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841571528.jpg?v=1781854389","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415715283","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}