Description
The world is everywhere
Book Summary
This collective volume offers a panoramic and detailed analysis of the literary work of Bernardo Atxaga, from his avant-garde beginnings in the late seventies to his most recent production. Through an interview with the author and fourteen contributions from specialists in Basque literature and culture, the work examines his main narrative cycles: early experimentalism, the mythical universe of Obaba, the political realism concerning the Basque Country, and his latest novels set in diverse geographical contexts. Each chapter focuses on a specific work, covering novels, poetry, essays, and children's and young adult literature. An essential study for understanding the evolution and relevance of one of the most international Basque writers.
What is it about?
The book addresses the complete literary trajectory of Bernardo Atxaga, structuring its analysis into the key stages of his career. First, it explores his experimental and avant-garde beginnings, where the author sought new forms of expression. Next, it delves into the Obaba cycle, the fictional territory that brought him worldwide fame and that combines magical realism with Basque rural memory. Subsequently, the study focuses on the realist period, where Atxaga addresses the political and social circumstances of the Basque Country directly. Finally, his most recent works are analyzed, which move the action to other geographical settings, showing the breadth of his vision. The work includes an unpublished interview and fourteen essays by specialists, each dedicated to a specific work, which allows for a meticulous examination of his novels, poetry, essays, and children's and young adult literature.
Main themes
- Analysis of Bernardo Atxaga's literary evolution from his avant-garde origins to the present.
- Study of the Obaba cycle as a mythical and literary construction of the Basque imaginary.
- Exploration of political realism in Atxaga's narrative and its reflection of the circumstances of the Basque Country.
- Examination of poetry, essays, and children's and young adult literature within his total production.
- The broadening of geographical and thematic horizons in the author's latest works.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary Spanish and Basque literature, students and teachers of philology and literary studies, as well as critics and specialists who want a rigorous and updated analysis of Bernardo Atxaga's work. It will also be of great value to followers of the author who want to delve into the keys to his creative universe and the evolution of his style over the decades.
What this book offers
- An exhaustive and chronological analysis of Bernardo Atxaga's entire trajectory, facilitating the understanding of his evolution as a writer.
- Fourteen monographic studies signed by specialists, each dedicated to a specific work, allowing for detailed knowledge of his most important texts.
- An interview with the author that offers a direct and personal perspective on his creative process and the motivations behind his work.
- A comprehensive vision that covers not only the novel, but also poetry, essays, and children's and young adult literature, showing the author's versatility.
Technical specifications
- Author: ASCUNCE ARRIETA, JOSE ANGEL
- Publisher: Anthropos Editorial
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: LITERARY ESSAYS, LITERATURE: HISTORY AND CRITICISM, LITERARY STUDIES: C 1900-, LITERARY STUDIES: FICTION, NOVELISTS AND PROSE WRITERS, CULTURAL STUDIES
- Collection: AUTHORS TEXTS AND TOPICS LITERATURE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2018
- Number of pages: 320
- Weight: 390 g
Editorial review
This collective work is presented as a reference tool for the study of contemporary Basque literature and, in particular, the figure of Bernardo Atxaga. Its chronological approach and the diversity of specialized contributors ensure a rigorous and multifaceted analysis, covering everything from the author's avant-garde beginnings to his creative maturity. The inclusion of an interview and the treatment of genres such as poetry and children's literature provide added value, offering a complete view of his legacy. It is especially interesting for academics, students, and any reader seeking a deep and contextualized understanding of Atxaga's work.