{"product_id":"9788417594152","title":"The ascent of Mont Ventoux","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Ascent of Mont Ventoux\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brief yet intense text by Francesco Petrarca, written in the 14th century, is considered a foundational milestone in the history of mountaineering and travel literature. In it, the poet recounts the ascent of Mont Ventoux in the French Provence, carried out alongside his brother Gherardo. More than a simple climbing narrative, the work is a profound reflection on the aesthetic experience of nature, the conflict between earthly pleasure and spiritual elevation, and personal introspection. In these pages, the reader will find a unique testament to the origin of the modern love for mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work comprises the letter in which Petrarch describes his excursion to Mont Ventoux. Driven by the desire to emulate the ascent of Philip V of Macedon to Mount Haemus, the poet and his brother begin the climb. Along the way, Petrarch experiences the same emotions as a modern mountaineer: physical effort, the contemplation of the landscape, and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. However, the narrative is enriched with a philosophical dimension, as the poet carries with him Saint Augustine's \u003ci\u003eConfessions\u003c\/i\u003e. This book triggers an internal conflict between the moral metaphor of spiritual elevation and the sublime, sensual pleasure he derives from the climbing experience and the aesthetic perception of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe origin of modern mountaineering and the experience of the ascent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between the aesthetic and sensual pleasure of nature and religious morality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntrospection and the search for spiritual elevation through travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContemplation of the landscape as a source of reflection and delight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTravel literature as a vehicle for inner exploration.\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 travel literature interested in the origins of mountaineering and the history of sensitivity toward nature. It will also be of great interest to readers who seek brief classic texts with a profound philosophical and spiritual weight, as well as those who appreciate works that explore the relationship between human beings and the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA foundational testament to the experience of climbing a mountain for aesthetic pleasure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA timeless reflection on the conflict between earthly desire and spiritual aspiration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA window into the sensitivity of the early Renaissance and its new relationship with nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief yet intense read that combines adventure, philosophy, and poetry in a single narrative.\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 Francesco Petrarca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Línea del Horizonte\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 CLASSIC TEXTS, MOUNTAINS, TRAVEL LITERATURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e CUADERNOS DE HORIZONTE\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 March 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 102 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a carefully curated edition of a classic text, essential for understanding the origins of mountaineering sensitivity and introspective travel literature. Petrarch's work, brief but exceptionally dense, offers the modern reader a unique perspective on the pleasure of the ascent and the conflict between nature and spirituality. It is a recommended read for those seeking a classic that combines philosophical reflection and direct experience of the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA LINEA DEL HORIZONTE EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405828350299,"sku":"9788417594152","price":12.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841759415.jpg?v=1781832665","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417594152","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}