{"product_id":"9788432116391","title":"Essential poetry","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEssential Poetry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bilingual edition brings together a carefully curated selection of the work of Wallace Stevens, one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. Translated and introduced by Hernán Galilea, the anthology allows the reader to explore the unique voice of an author who combined a philosophical gaze with a dazzling aesthetic sensibility. An essential volume for those wishing to delve into modern poetry through texts that explore the imagination, reality, and the power of language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe anthology collects some of Wallace Stevens' most representative poems, offering a journey through the central obsessions of his work: the relationship between imagination and reality, the role of art in daily life, and the search for an aesthetic order in a changing world. The bilingual format allows the reader to appreciate the musicality and precision of the original English alongside the Spanish version, facilitating a deeper understanding of the text's nuances. Hernán Galilea's prologue contextualizes the author's work and guides the reader in their approach to these essential poems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe imagination as a transformative force of reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between art, beauty, and everyday experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePoetic language as a tool for exploring perception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for meaning in a modern and fragmented world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe tension between the abstract and the concrete in literary creation.\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 contemporary poetry, literature students interested in the work of Wallace Stevens, and readers seeking an accessible yet rigorous introduction to one of the key poets of Anglo-Saxon modernism. It is also suitable for those who value bilingual editions as a tool for study and appreciation of the original text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA representative selection of Wallace Stevens' poetry, carefully chosen to show his evolution and central themes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe possibility of comparing the original text in English with a quality Spanish translation, enriched by a contextual prologue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that invites reflection on the power of the imagination and the function of art in human life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA compact and manageable format, ideal for carrying and consulting at any time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: STEVENS, WALLACE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones Rialp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: TBD COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: March 1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 157 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003eEssential Poetry\u003c\/em\u003e offers a privileged gateway to the work of Wallace Stevens, combining a representative selection with the added value of the bilingual text. Hernán Galilea's work as translator and prologue writer provides the necessary context to appreciate the author's complexity. Although the number of pages is small, the anthology manages to capture the essence of a poet whose influence remains current. Recommended for those who want a serious first approach to his poetry or for collectors who value carefully crafted editions of fundamental authors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES RIALP, S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53410009284955,"sku":"9788432116391","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978843211639.jpg?v=1781900201","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788432116391","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}