{"product_id":"9788419035738","title":"THE TALES OF ISE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eISE MONOGATARI\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis annotated edition of \u003cem\u003eIse Monogatari\u003c\/em\u003e offers an immersion into classical Japanese literature through a meticulous translation. Readers will discover a collection of tales and poems centered on the figure of Ariwara-no-Narihira, a legendary seducer and poet of the Heian court. The work invites one to savor the nuances of one of the Japanese masterpieces, where love, nature, and the transience of life intertwine in lyrical prose that has endured throughout the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIse Monogatari\u003c\/em\u003e is a fundamental work of the Heian period that combines narrative and poetry. Through brief episodes, it recounts the amorous adventures and reflections of Ariwara-no-Narihira, a 9th-century courtier known for his sensitivity and poetic talent. Each tale concludes with a \u003cem\u003ewaka\u003c\/em\u003e poem that expresses the protagonist's feelings regarding situations such as a lover's rejection, the passing of the seasons, longing for a loved one, or the anticipation of death. The work not only portrays courtly life and human passions, but also offers a window into the aesthetics and cultural values of classical Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCourtly love and its complexities: passion, desire, rejection, and nostalgia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNature as a mirror of human emotions, reflected in seasonal changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe transience of life and ephemeral beauty (\u003cem\u003emono no aware\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWaka\u003c\/em\u003e poetry as a vehicle for intimate expression and social communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the poet-seducer as an aesthetic and cultural ideal of the Heian era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in classical Japanese literature, lyrical poetry, and short narrative. It will also be attractive to those seeking to understand Japan's cultural roots, as well as to lovers of world literature who wish to explore a pinnacle work of Eastern sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn annotated translation that facilitates the understanding of the poetic and cultural nuances of the original work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to one of the foundational works of Japanese literature, key to understanding its aesthetic tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that combines narrative, poetry, and reflection on universal human emotions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and literary context that enriches the appreciation of each episode and poem.\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 Anonymous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satori Ediciones C.B.\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\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classical fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clásicos Satori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 308\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 333 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003eIse Monogatari\u003c\/em\u003e is particularly valuable for its focus on accessibility without losing rigor. The annotated translation allows the non-specialist reader to delve into a work that might otherwise be hermetic due to its cultural and poetic references. It is an ideal gateway for those who wish to discover classical Japanese literature with an expert guide that illuminates every verse and every tale. Its hardcover presentation and careful editing make it a piece for both study and aesthetic enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SATORI EDICIONES C.B.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407461146971,"sku":"9788419035738","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841903573.jpg?v=1781856524","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419035738","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}