Description
Rosalía de Castro
Book Summary
This work offers a selection of the most emblematic verses by Rosalía de Castro, taken from "Cantares gallegos" and "Follas novas," accompanied by illustrations by Belén Padrón. The reader will find an illustrated edition that fuses poetic word with image, creating a complete aesthetic and emotional experience. The main value lies in rediscovering the foundational voice of Galician poetry through a contemporary visual lens, which honors its depth and its legacy of advocacy.
What is it about?
The book explores the central themes of Rosalía de Castro's work: heartbreak, longing (morriña), the beauty of the Galician landscape, the lives of the peasantry, and social injustices. Through the selected poems, the author's saudade and inner restlessness are addressed, as well as her defense of the land, Galician women, children, the elderly, and the dispossessed. Belén Padrón's illustrations, which are dreamlike and symbolic in nature, give shape and color to each poem, offering a visual interpretation of the Rosalian imaginary that enriches the reading and invites a slow contemplation.
Main themes
- The vindication of the Galician language and identity.
- The denunciation of social injustices and the defense of the most vulnerable.
- Saudade, longing, and inner restlessness as central sentiments.
- The landscape of Galicia as a space of beauty, memory, and belonging.
- The figure of the Galician woman and her social and emotional condition.
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for readers interested in classical Galician poetry and the work of Rosalía de Castro, both for those approaching it for the first time and for those who desire a quality illustrated edition. It is particularly suitable for people who appreciate illustration as a complement to the written word, as well as for those seeking a visual and poetic approach to the culture and history of Galicia. It is also a suitable work for young or adult audiences who wish to enjoy a careful and evocative edition.
What this book offers
- A selection of the most representative verses by Rosalía de Castro, visually contextualized.
- Illustrations of great artistic value that interpret and expand the meaning of the poems.
- A hardcover edition that invites one to display and contemplate it as an artistic object.
- A reading experience that connects classical poetry with contemporary visual sensibility.
Technical specifications
- Author: De Castro, Rosalía
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: Galician
- Topic: Poetry (children's/young adult)
- Collection: Trece Luas
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: November 2025
- Number of pages: 62
- Weight: 306 g
Editorial review
This illustrated edition of Rosalía de Castro stands out for fusing the poetic word with a visual proposal of great sensitivity. The selection of poems, focused on the author's most profound and advocatory works, is a fitting way to present her voice to a wide audience. Belén Padrón's illustrations, far from being a mere adornment, engage in a dialogue with the text and offer a complementary reading that enriches the experience. It is a work that may interest both lovers of poetry and collectors of illustrated books, as well as those seeking a careful and significant editorial object.