{"product_id":"9788490076941","title":"Letters to María Mantilla","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLetters to María Mantilla\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume gathers a moving series of epistles written by José Martí to María Mantilla, the girl he considered a daughter. Far from being simple correspondence, these letters are an intimate testimony of the Cuban national hero's thought, where he combines practical advice, moral teachings, and aesthetic reflections. A reference text in 19th-century Cuban literature that reveals the most human and pedagogical facet of Martí, offering the reader a life guide full of tenderness and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eLetters to María Mantilla\u003c\/em\u003e are a collection of missives that José Martí wrote in the final years of his life to the daughter of the owners of the boarding house where he stayed in New York. In these brief letters, Martí addresses María with terms of endearment like \"my María\" or \"my dear girl,\" and deploys a discourse that combines ethics and aesthetics with a clear formative purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book shows a Martí who instructs, advises, and warns, always with tenderness. Through phrases such as \"Elevate yourself, by thinking and working\" or \"Do something good every day in my name,\" the author seeks to shape the young woman's character, instilling in her values of personal growth and moral commitment. This correspondence is part of a broader body of letters (which includes political letters to Máximo Gómez or intimate ones to Manuel Mercado), but it stands out for its personal and didactic tone, written during the preparatory journey for his final departure to Cuba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSentimental and moral education through correspondence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe paternal and affectionate relationship between José Martí and María Mantilla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fusion of the ethical and the aesthetic as a formative tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe historical and personal context of Martí's exile in New York.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEpistolary literature as a genre of intimate and pedagogical reflection.\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 19th-century Cuban literature, scholars of José Martí's work, and lovers of correspondence as a literary genre. It is also a valuable read for those seeking texts with strong ethical and pedagogical content, as well as for those who wish to know the most human and personal side of the Cuban national hero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and little-known vision of José Martí as a paternal figure and mentor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA set of timeless advice and reflections on personal growth and morality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn example of epistolary literature that combines tenderness, didactics, and literary beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA historical document that contextualizes the final years of Martí's life in exile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martí, José\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 History\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 44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e 170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003eLetters to María Mantilla\u003c\/em\u003e offers an excellent opportunity to delve into the most personal correspondence of José Martí. At just 44 pages, the book condenses the essence of the author's educational and affective thought, presenting material of great value for both specialists and new readers. The work stands out for its ability to convey universal teachings through simple yet profound language, making it a recommended read for those looking for classic texts with a human and formative approach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406166319451,"sku":"9788490076941","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007694.jpg?v=1781835340","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490076941","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}