{"product_id":"9788418654442","title":"Memories of times past","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmintiri din timpuri trecute \/ Memories of Times Past\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bilingual collection of poems transports the reader to the rural life of yesteryear, where nature and tradition are the common thread. Through verses that shift between the human and the animal, the author weaves a nostalgic portrait of the village, its people, and its creatures. A work that invites one to rediscover the beauty of one's origins and the connection to the environment, ideal for those seeking evocative and deeply rooted poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough poems in Spanish and Romanian, the book explores the settings and characters of peasant life in bygone eras. The protagonists are both human and animal figures, often exchanging roles or hiding behind masks of humanity or animality in a hall of mirrors that recalls the author's first work, \"Viața la țară\" (Life in the Countryside). Nature and native landscapes occupy a central place, with descriptions that seek to capture their essence and intact beauty, offering a melancholic and loving look at a world that is fading away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional rural life and village customs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between the human and the animal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNostalgia for the past and one's origins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe beauty of nature and the native landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural identity and collective memory\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 lyrical and evocative poetry, especially those who value rural traditions and a connection to nature. It is also suitable for those looking for a bilingual (Spanish-Romanian) work that explores cultural identity from an intimate and simple perspective. Recommended for lovers of descriptive and nostalgic poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA bilingual poetic experience that enriches reading through two languages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn authentic and emotional look at country life, devoid of idealization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVerses that invite reflection on the relationship between humans and animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA nostalgic journey to the roots and memory of villages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Ermalai, Matrona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: POETRY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: PUNTO ROJO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 84\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 67 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA poetic proposal that stands out for its focus on rural life from a dual (human-animal) and bilingual perspective. The work is particularly attractive to those seeking poetry with cultural roots and sensitivity toward nature. Its nostalgic and descriptive tone may connect with readers who appreciate the simplicity and depth of memories, although its direct style may not convince those who prefer more abstract or experimental poetry. All in all, an honest and evocative book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406877909339,"sku":"9788418654442","price":13.13,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841865444.jpg?v=1781842939","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418654442","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}