{"product_id":"9788494471162","title":"The Islands and Other Poems","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Islands and Other Poems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Islands and Other Poems\u003c\/em\u003e is a poetic work by José Carlos Becerra that invites the reader to reflect deeply on the human condition, the passage of time, and the search for identity. Through a powerful and evocative lyrical voice, the author explores memory, desire, and loss, weaving imagery that oscillates between the intimate and the universal. This book offers a literary experience that connects with the essential questions regarding the origin and destiny of human beings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work delves into a poetic journey in which the author investigates collective and personal memory. Starting from questions about the primal nakedness of human dances and the symbolic garments with which humanity has covered itself, the collection reflects on the relationship between man and his gods, silence, and the word. The poems move through scenes such as the hunt at dawn or the setting sun, exploring the deepest appetites and the impossibility of repeating the past, creating an atmosphere of melancholy and existential questioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory and oblivion as axes of the human experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdentity and the search for the self in a changing world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDesire and human appetites as primordial forces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between the sacred and the profane, silence and the word.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe passage of time and the loss of original innocence.\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 of contemporary poetry who are looking for a work with rich and symbolic language, capable of provoking deep reflection. It is ideal for those who appreciate lyricism that addresses existential and philosophical themes, as well as for those interested in the work of José Carlos Becerra and 20th-century Spanish poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary experience that stimulates introspection and critical thinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePoetic language of great formal beauty and symbolic density.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA connection with universal questions about the origin and meaning of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA representative work of contemporary poetry, ideal for collectors and scholars.\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 Becerra, José Carlos\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\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e POETRY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAMA DORADA\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 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 202\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 268 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Islands and Other Poems\u003c\/em\u003e presents itself as a solid work within contemporary poetry, standing out for its ability to combine intense lyricism with philosophical reflection. The paperback edition in the Rama Dorada collection makes it accessible, while the content invites a slow and meditative reading. It is a wise choice for those seeking an authentic poetic voice and a book that transcends the merely aesthetic to delve into the essential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUERGA Y FIERRO EDITORES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409980285275,"sku":"9788494471162","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849447116.jpg?v=1781899104","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494471162","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}