{"product_id":"9788476583722","title":"The Mudejar-style boy","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Little Moor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique and poetic approach to the figure of Friar John of the Cross, the great reformer of the Carmelite Order, through prose that fuses biography, contemplation, and beauty. José Jiménez Lozano constructs an intimate and evocative narrative that immerses the reader in the spirituality and historical context of the 16th century. More than a standard biography, this work is an invitation to discover the face of peace and love that emanates from the saint's life, offering a literary experience that transcends mere narrative to become an exercise in aesthetic and human contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work delves into the life of Friar John of the Cross, but does so from a perspective deliberately removed from the conventional historical account. Jiménez Lozano weaves a peculiar narrative that unfolds as a collection of poetic prose, where the friar’s deeds and spirituality intertwine with the atmosphere of his time. The reader will not find a strict chronology, but rather a series of vignettes and reflections that seek to capture the essence of a man whose life was marked by reform, persecution, and a profound mystical experience. The result is a portrait that, far from being cold or academic, leaves the spirit with a sense of serene beauty and a peace that invites contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe historical and spiritual figure of Friar John of the Cross as a Carmelite reformer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMysticism and the experience of the divine as the axis of a life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePoetic prose as a vehicle for expressing the ineffable and the spiritual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe historical, social, and religious context of 16th-century Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for beauty and inner peace through literature and contemplation.\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 spiritual literature and mysticism, as well as those seeking a literary and poetic approach to the figure of Saint John of the Cross, rather than an exhaustive biographical study. It will also be of great interest to those who appreciate refined prose and the power of words to evoke atmospheres of recollection and beauty. It is an ideal work for lovers of narrative that transcends conventional genres and enters the territory of aesthetic and human reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique and literary perspective on the life of a fundamental mystic, removed from academicism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that invites pause and contemplation, thanks to its poetic and evocative prose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and human portrait of Friar John of the Cross, allowing for a personal connection with his spirituality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the environment and tensions of 16th-century Spain through the eyes of a great writer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn example of how literature can be a path to explore beauty and inner peace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: JIMENEZ LOZANO, JOSE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: ANTHROPOS EDITORIAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: ARTS, GENERAL ASPECTS OF ARTS, LITERATURE AND LITERARY STUDIES, LITERARY ESSAYS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NO COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 174\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 224 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCervantes Prize winner José Jiménez Lozano offers in \"The Little Moor\" a work distinguished by its sensitivity and its ability to transcend the biographical genre. The proposal is daring and demanding, but rewards the reader with a literary experience of great depth. Its primary value lies in how it manages to convey, through prose of contained beauty, the spiritual essence of a historical figure, turning the reading into an act of recollection. It is a book that will undoubtedly find an appreciative audience among those seeking literature that nourishes both the intelligence and the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTHROPOS EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53410000142683,"sku":"9788476583722","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978847658372.jpg?v=1781899878","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788476583722","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}