{"product_id":"9788490076309","title":"Tales of Love, Madness and Death","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTales of Love, Madness and Death\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume brings together the most iconic stories by Horacio Quiroga, originally published in 1917, which solidified his reputation as a master of the Hispanic American short story. The reader will find a collection of brief tales where wild nature, overflowing passion, and tragic fate intertwine with precise and immersive prose. The work explores the limits of sanity, the intensity of love, and the inescapable presence of death, offering a literary experience that combines raw realism with atmospheres of psychological tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stories in this anthology mostly take place in the Misiones jungle, a setting that Quiroga turns into another character: hostile and fascinating. The plots address extreme situations where the protagonists face their own inner demons and the relentless forces of nature. Stories such as \"The Decapitated Chicken\" or \"The Feather Pillow\" showcase the author's talent for building climates of psychological horror out of everyday elements. Madness is presented as a consequence of obsession, love as a destructive force, and death as an inevitable outcome lurking on every page. The work is a profound study of the human condition in extreme situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeath as a constant presence and inevitable outcome in human life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMadness and its manifestations, from obsession to total dementia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove as a destructive passion and irrational force that leads to tragedy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWild nature as a hostile setting that reflects and intensifies human conflicts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTragic fate and the impossibility of escaping the forces that govern existence.\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 classic Hispanic American literature and the short story as a literary genre. It is especially recommended for those who appreciate brief narratives with great dramatic intensity, oppressive atmospheres, and impactful endings. It will also be attractive to literature students who wish to get to know a fundamental work of modernism and realism in Latin America, as well as those who enjoy stories where the psychological and the natural merge to create unforgettable reading experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to one of the pinnacle works of the Hispanic American short story, recognized for its technical perfection and narrative force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the literary universe of Horacio Quiroga, an author who deeply influenced subsequent generations of writers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStories that combine psychological horror with the starkest realism, offering a unique literary experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on universal themes such as love, death, and madness, presented from an original and disturbing perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA precise and evocative narrative style that demonstrates the author's mastery in constructing atmospheres and characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Quiroga, Horacio\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: NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 236\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition by Linkgua Ediciones recovers an essential work of literature in Spanish, presented in a paperback format that facilitates its reading and consultation. \"Tales of Love, Madness and Death\" maintains its capacity to disturb and fascinate the contemporary reader, demonstrating the relevance of an author who knew how to explore the darkest corners of the human soul with exceptional narrative mastery. The collection is especially valuable for those who wish to delve into Quiroga's work or complete their library of Hispanic American classics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406484136283,"sku":"9788490076309","price":22.66,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007630.jpg?v=1781836152","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490076309","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}