{"product_id":"9788416868582","title":"Madrid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMadrid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this brief yet intense travelogue, Italian writer Edmondo De Amicis captures the vibrant essence of 19th-century Madrid. Through prose filled with life and meticulous observation, the author guides us through the capital's most iconic streets, squares, and corners, offering a passionate and colorful vision of its people, their customs, and their festive character. A work that transcends time, allowing the reader to rediscover the city through the curious eyes of an exceptional traveler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is a literary testament to Edmondo De Amicis's trip to Madrid, focusing especially on his description of the Puerta del Sol as the epicenter of life in Madrid. Throughout its pages, the author portrays in detail the bustling atmosphere, infectious joy, and constant commotion of the square, presenting it as a stage where the essence of the people is concentrated. The narrative combines travel writing with personal impression, painting a vivid picture of a city that lives in a perpetual carnival of light, sound, and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUrban life and the bustle of the Puerta del Sol as the heart of Madrid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe joy and festive nature of the people of Madrid in the 19th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe foreign traveler's gaze as a tool for cultural rediscovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe transformation of public space into a stage for collective vitality.\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 lovers of classic travel literature, readers interested in the history and soul of Madrid, and those who enjoy urban chronicles written with sensitivity and passion. It is also an ideal read for those seeking a brief yet evocative work, capable of transporting them to another era without losing its connection to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique and passionate perspective on Madrid through the eyes of a 19th-century Italian traveler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDescriptive and immersive prose that turns reading into a sensory experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA historical and cultural portrait of the capital that enriches one's understanding of its identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA compact and accessible work, ideal for a quick yet memorable read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Edmondo De Amicis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro Libros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: TRAVEL LITERATURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: ART\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: April 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 104\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 105 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadrid, by Edmondo De Amicis, is a small literary gem that masterfully captures the vitality of a city at a specific historical moment. Its direct, imagery-filled style makes the reader feel like a participant in the bustle described, turning the reading into an almost visual experience. It is a work that, due to its brevity and depth, is highly recommended for those who wish to know the Madrid of the past through a sensitive and observant pen, without sacrificing the pleasure of polished and evocative prose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407388631387,"sku":"9788416868582","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841686858.jpg?v=1781854212","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416868582","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}