{"product_id":"9788490075784","title":"The Autobiography of Rubén Darío","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAutobiography of Rubén Darío\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers a direct and personal testimony of the life of Rubén Darío, the greatest exponent of literary modernism in the Spanish language. Originally written in installments for the Argentine weekly Caras y Caretas in 1912, the Autobiography of Rubén Darío presents the poet in his own words, unveiling his life and literary journey with a sincerity that defies myths. The reader will find an intimate account where the author does not shy away from discussing his excesses, his bohemian lifestyle, and his romantic relationships, offering a unique window into the genius’s personality and the cultural context of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Autobiography of Rubén Darío is a first-person account that traces the life of the Nicaraguan poet from his origins to his maturity. Initially published in the Argentine weekly Caras y Caretas between September and November 1912, and later as a book in Barcelona in 1915, the work is structured as an open confession. In it, Darío narrates his experiences in Buenos Aires, where he wrote for La Nación and composed the verses that would shape Prosas profanas. The text frankly addresses his bohemian character, his struggles with alcohol, and his penchant for romantic dalliances, presenting an image of the poet far from idealization and full of humanity. It is, in essence, an autobiographical document that reveals the construction of a literary myth from his own voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe bohemian lifestyle of the modernist poet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAutobiographical sincerity versus the construction of literary myth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe creative process and the gestation of key works such as Prosas profanas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe author’s personal, romantic, and professional relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe cultural and journalistic context of early 20th-century Buenos Aires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for readers interested in Hispanic American literature, especially in the figure of Rubén Darío and the modernist movement. It is also of great value to those who seek to understand the relationship between an author’s personal life and their work, as well as those who enjoy memoirs and autobiographical accounts with a sincere and uncompromising approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to the authentic voice of Rubén Darío, without intermediaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deeper understanding of the poet’s personality and the contexts that influenced his literary creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate perspective on the habits, contradictions, and passions of a key figure in Spanish letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA historical and literary document that complements the study of his poetic work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Darío, Rubén\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: IA-HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of the Autobiography of Rubén Darío is of interest both to literature scholars and curious readers who wish to know the man behind the myth. The work stands out for its direct tone and testimonial value, offering an unflinching view of the poet’s life. The present edition, in a pocket format, facilitates access to a fundamental text for understanding Hispanic American modernism from a personal and documentary perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405873832283,"sku":"9788490075784","price":20.54,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007578.jpg?v=1781833807","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490075784","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}