{"product_id":"9788417930929","title":"Seville","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeville\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA profound literary portrait of Seville through the pen of one of its most illustrious sons, Manuel Chaves Nogales. This brief yet intense essay unveils the essence of the Andalusian city, exploring its deeply religious and mystical character, with a marked oriental accent. The author, an exceptional witness to early 20th-century Spain, focuses his gaze on Seville's Holy Week as the culmination point where the supernatural imposes itself upon the city's soul. An essential work for understanding the soul of Seville from a cultured and passionate perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManuel Chaves Nogales, a journalist and writer from Seville, offers in \"Seville\" an intimate and analytical vision of his hometown. Far from being a typical tourist guide, the book delves into the essential character of Seville, defining it as fundamentally religious and deeply mystical. The author argues that in every one of its aspects, the city reveals an oriental character, a heritage that permeates its culture and its way of understanding the world. Holy Week becomes the central axis of the narrative, presented as the moment in which the predominance of the supernatural over the collective soul manifests with greatest intensity. Through precise and evocative language, Chaves Nogales breaks down the traditions, the liturgy, and the popular sentiment that make Seville a unique place, offering a reflection on the identity, faith, and beauty of a city that captivates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePopular religiosity and mysticism as the axes of Sevillian identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe oriental influence on the city's culture, art, and character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSeville's Holy Week as the supreme manifestation of the supernatural and the collective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe portrait of a city from the perspective of an intellectual and exceptional chronicler.\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 readers interested in travel literature with a cultural and essayistic focus, lovers of the city of Seville and its Holy Week, as well as those seeking to understand the historical and spiritual roots of Andalusia. It will also be of great interest to followers of Manuel Chaves Nogales' work and to those who appreciate deep reflections on the identity of places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and nuanced vision of the spiritual and cultural essence of Seville, beyond the clichés.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe analysis of an exceptional witness, one of the most relevant journalists and writers of 20th-century Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the relationship between the religious, the mystical, and the popular in one of the world's most emblematic celebrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief yet intense read, perfect for immersing oneself in the soul of a city written with a capital C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Chaves Nogales, Manuel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro Libros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Italian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: TRAVEL LITERATURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CASIMIRO IN ITALIAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDate of publication: October 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 119 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Italian edition of \"Seville\" recovers a fundamental text by Manuel Chaves Nogales, offering the reader a unique opportunity to access a lucid and passionate look at one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Its approach, which combines cultural analysis with literary sensitivity, makes it a highly recommended read for those who wish to go beyond the surface and connect with the profound spirit of Seville. The brevity of the essay does not diminish the depth of its content, making this work a valuable piece for both connoisseurs and new readers interested in Andalusian identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407376671067,"sku":"9788417930929","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841793092.jpg?v=1781853745","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417930929","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}