{"product_id":"9788494173172","title":"THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reader will delve into a masterpiece of literary modernism, a novel that defies conventions of time and space. J.J. Slauerhoff weaves a hypnotic narrative where two characters travel between the 16th and 20th centuries, merging the true story of the Portuguese poet Luís Vaz de Camões with fiction. A literary journey that explores the colonization of the East, love, disease, and the search for identity, offering a unique and transformative reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlauerhoff's debut work is a modernist and experimental novel that breaks with narrative linearity. The story unfolds through a constant shift of space and time, following two main characters who travel between the 16th and 20th centuries. In this journey, the author introduces the life of the Portuguese poet Luís Vaz de Camões, skillfully blending real and fictional details. The plot develops within the historical context of 16th-century Portugal, Spain, and the colonizing process of Eastern countries, creating a magical and immersive atmosphere that explores themes such as destiny, memory, and melancholy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTime travel and the disruption of narrative linearity as a modernist literary device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe historical and mythical figure of the poet Luís Vaz de Camões, with a mixture of reality and fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe Portuguese colonization process in the East and its impact on identity and culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for identity and displacement across different eras and geographies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove, disease, and melancholy as the driving forces of the characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is recommended for readers passionate about modernist and experimental literature who enjoy non-linear narratives and temporal leaps. It is ideal for those interested in the history of Portugal, the figure of Camões, and colonial processes. It will also appeal to those seeking a novel that combines historical rigor with poetic and magical prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn innovative reading experience that challenges traditional narrative structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of 16th-century Portuguese history and culture, intertwined with fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the passage of time, memory, and identity across different eras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe discovery of a key author in Dutch literature, with a unique and poetic voice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slauerhoff, J.J.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huerga y Fierro Editores\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\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graffiti\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 February 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 294\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 390 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forbidden Kingdom stands as a cult classic within European modernism. Slauerhoff achieves a masterful fusion between the novelized biography of Camões and a fragmentary narrative structure that invites rereading. Its value lies in the ability to transport the reader through time and space, offering a unique perspective on colonial history and the human condition. It is an essential read for those looking for a novel that transcends genres and defies literary conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUERGA Y FIERRO EDITORES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409977598299,"sku":"9788494173172","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849417317.jpg?v=1781898971","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494173172","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}