{"product_id":"9788490072080","title":"Abdala","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbdala\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is the first play written by José Martí, composed when he was barely sixteen years old. Published in 1869 in the first issue of the newspaper \u003cem\u003eLa Patria Libre\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAbdala\u003c\/em\u003e is a fundamental text of the Cuban independence movement and an early reference for literary modernism. The reader will find a patriotic drama in verse, set in ancient Nubia, which narrates the sacrifice of a young military leader who defends his land against an invading tyrant. More than a simple play, this book offers a window into the ideals of freedom and heroism that marked Martí's thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action takes place in Nubia, a region south of Egypt that is threatened by a powerful conqueror. In the first scene, a senator informs Abdala of the danger looming over his homeland. Upon hearing the news, the young army chief responds with determination, ready to confront the tyrant. Throughout eight scenes written in hendecasyllables, the work develops the conflict between patriotic duty and family ties. Abdala must convince his mother, who opposes him sacrificing his life, that defending freedom is a superior cause. Finally, the protagonist dies in combat, sealing his commitment to the independence of his people with his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePatriotism and personal sacrifice for the nation's freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between civic duty and family bonds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResistance against tyranny and foreign oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe heroic ideal as a driver of political and social change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe beginnings of literary modernism in Hispanic American literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in the early work of José Martí, as well as students and scholars of Hispanic American literature and modernism. It will also be of great value to those researching 19th-century Cuban pro-independence thought and political verse theater. Due to its brevity and symbolic weight, it is an accessible read for anyone wishing to know the ideological and literary foundations of Martí's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA direct vision of the first literary steps of José Martí, a key figure in Cuban literature and history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn early example of Hispanic American modernist theater, with a classical structure and poetic language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fundamental text for understanding the relationship between literature and political activism in the 19th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief but intense work that illustrates the ideal of sacrifice for the homeland, relevant in the historical context of Cuban independence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e José Martí\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\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\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Theater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbdala\u003c\/em\u003e is a short piece but of great historical and literary value. Its main interest lies in being the first theatrical work by José Martí, written in his youth, and in already reflecting the ideals of freedom and justice that would mark his entire career. For the current reader, it offers a quick and symbolic reading experience, ideal for those who wish to approach the origins of modernism and Cuban pro-independence thought through a foundational text.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405877076315,"sku":"9788490072080","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007208.jpg?v=1781833904","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490072080","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}