{"product_id":"9788494201264","title":"Gerald Brenan. Poetry (1912-1977)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGerald Brenan. Poetry (1912-1977)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bilingual anthology captures the most unknown facet of Gerald Brenan, the most relevant British Hispanist of the 20th century: his poetic work. The reader will discover a body of work almost entirely unpublished, spanning from 1912 to 1977, reflecting the author’s vital and intellectual evolution. Through these poems, a journey is traced from rebellious youth to serene and reflective maturity, offering an intimate and revealing perspective of one of the great observers of Spanish culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerald Brenan, known for his studies on the literature and history of Spain, was also a constant poet throughout his life. This volume compiles a wide selection of his poetry, presented in a bilingual edition (English-Spanish), allowing for an appreciation of the musicality and original meaning of the texts. The work is structured chronologically, showing the author’s transformation: the first poems, written in his youth, exude rebellion and nonconformity, while the later ones, from his maturity, are characterized by a calmer and deeper reflection on existence, nature, and the passage of time. It is, in essence, a lyrical testimony of a life dedicated to contemplation and thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal and creative evolution from youth to old age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eYouthful rebellion versus the serene reflection of maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNature and landscape as a mirror of the poet's inner state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory and the passage of time as pillars of life experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe identity of the British Hispanist and his bond with Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in lyrical poetry of an introspective and biographical nature. It is especially recommended for those who already know Gerald Brenan's essayistic work and wish to explore his most personal and creative side. It will also be of great interest to scholars of 20th-century British literature, as well as to poetry lovers seeking to discover a unique author whose poetic work has long remained in oblivion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to the nearly unpublished poetic work of a key figure in Hispanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and chronological view of Gerald Brenan's life evolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to read the poems in their original English version alongside the Spanish translation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary testimony that complements and enriches the author's essayistic work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA poetic reflection on youth, maturity, and the passage of time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Brenan, Gerald\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: CONFLUENCIAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: POETRY, POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS, PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: GERALD BRENAN EXCENTRICOS HETERODOXOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 228\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 325 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology represents a significant contribution to the understanding of Gerald Brenan's work by rescuing a fundamental part of his literary production that had remained unpublished. The bilingual edition and chronological selection allow the reader to follow the poet's evolution with rigor and depth. It is a work of interest both to specialists in 20th-century literature and to readers who wish to discover an authentic and personal poetic voice, far from the usual commercial circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CONFLUENCIAS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407131173211,"sku":"9788494201264","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849420126.jpg?v=1781847440","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494201264","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}