{"product_id":"9788416575190","title":"REQUIEM","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRequiem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bilingual edition of \u003ci\u003eRequiem\u003c\/i\u003e presents the crowning achievement of the Brazilian poet Lêdo Ivo, translated and introduced by Martín López-Vega. Considered the pinnacle of his poetic production, the work is a lyrical confrontation with death, not as a phenomenon opposite to life, but as its constant reverse side. Through refined and visionary language, Ivo explores the transience of light and shadow, the ash that inhabits all things, and the inescapable presence of the end in every moment. The volume is completed with texts by Gonçalo Ivo and Edgar Lyra that delve into the figure of the poet and his relationship with death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRequiem\u003c\/i\u003e is a long poem that functions as a sustained meditation on mortality. Lêdo Ivo constructs a work where death is not a singular event, but a dimension that permeates existence itself. Through powerful imagery and restrained musicality, the poet examines how the end dwells in everyday objects, in memory, and in the passage of time. The poem moves between serene acceptance and philosophical inquiry, offering a vision where life and death merge into the same substance. The bilingual edition allows one to appreciate the musicality of the Portuguese original alongside the precision of the Spanish version, while the epilogues contextualize the work within the author's trajectory and thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeath as the reverse of life and not its negation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe transience of time and the presence of ash in all things.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory as a space where light and shadow converge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhilosophical inquiry into the end of existence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePoetry as a vehicle to face the inevitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers of contemporary poetry interested in works of great philosophical and existential depth. It is especially suitable for those seeking a profound reflection on mortality from a lyrical perspective, far from dogmas or easy consolations. It will also be of interest to scholars of Brazilian literature and those who wish to discover the work of one of the fundamental poets of the 20th century in the Portuguese language. The bilingual edition makes it a valuable tool both for readers familiar with Portuguese and for those who wish to approach the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the summits of contemporary Brazilian poetry, recognized as the masterpiece of Lêdo Ivo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA poetic meditation that invites reflection on death from an integrative, non-tragic perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA carefully translated bilingual edition that allows for the appreciation of both the original and the Spanish version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSupplementary texts by Gonçalo Ivo and Edgar Lyra that enrich the understanding of the poem and the author.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that combines high literary demands with deep emotional resonance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivo, Lêdo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e El Gallo de Oro Ediciones\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 Poetry, Poetry by individual poets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gallo Rojo Poesia Otros Idiomas\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 February 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 146 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRequiem\u003c\/i\u003e is presented as an essential work for poetry lovers seeking a text of maturity and depth. Lêdo Ivo manages to turn a reflection on death into a vital song, where the poetic word confronts the ineffable with moving clarity. The edition, carefully prepared by Martín López-Vega, offers the Spanish-speaking reader a privileged gateway to the work of a poet who deserves a prominent place in the contemporary canon. It is a book that, due to its intensity and formal beauty, rewards deliberate reading and rereading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EL GALLO DE ORO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405677781339,"sku":"9788416575190","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841657519.jpg?v=1781829791","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416575190","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}