Description
Poems
Book Summary
This edition brings together a careful selection of the poetic work of José Asunción Silva, a key figure in Colombian literature and a precursor to Hispanic American modernism. The reader will find here the verses that marked a turning point in Spanish-language poetry, characterized by their musicality, introspection, and a sensibility that anticipates the break with Romanticism. An essential volume for understanding the evolution of lyric poetry in Latin America and the genesis of one of its most influential voices.
What is it about?
The work collects the most representative poems of José Asunción Silva, many of them from El libro de versos, the collection that the author himself organized and titled. In these texts, Silva explores the great themes of the human condition: love, death, the passage of time, melancholy, and the search for beauty. His poetry is distinguished by refined language and deep musicality, combining intimacy with a critical view of the society of his time. In these pages, the reader will discover the foundations of literary modernism, a movement that renewed poetic expression on the continent.
Main themes
- Melancholy and introspection as axes of the poetic experience.
- Death and time as forces that shape human existence.
- Love, treated from an idealized and, often, sorrowful perspective.
- The formal and metrical renewal that characterizes Hispanic American modernism.
- The social criticism implicit in the observation of 19th-century Colombian reality.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in classic Hispanic American poetry, literature students who wish to know the roots of modernism, and fans of the work of the great precursors of Spanish-language lyric poetry. It will also be of interest to those seeking an accessible and well-selected edition of one of Colombia's fundamental poets.
What this book offers
- Access to a representative selection of the work of José Asunción Silva, a key figure of modernism.
- Understanding of the aesthetic and thematic keys that marked the transition from Romanticism to modernism.
- A reading experience that combines formal beauty with emotional depth.
- A reference text for the study of 19th-century Colombian and Latin American poetry.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Silva, José Asunción
- Publisher: Linkgua Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: CLASSIC TEXTS
- Collection: POETRY
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: January 2021
- Number of pages: 124
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial Review
This edition from Linkgua Ediciones offers an effective gateway to the poetry of José Asunción Silva, combining a significant selection with a practical paperback format. The work remains relevant due to its foundational value within modernism and the lyrical depth of its verses. It is a wise choice both for the reader approaching this author for the first time and for those who wish to have a reference copy of one of the essential poets of the Spanish language.