{"product_id":"9788494471186","title":"Keep the desire","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKeep the Desire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA poetic work that invites reflection on the persistence of longing in a changing world. Belgian author Hugo Claus, a key figure in 20th-century European literature, displays in this collection a lyrical voice that oscillates between the everyday and the metaphysical. The reader will find verses that explore the tension between the material and the spiritual, memory and the present, in precise language laden with evocative imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poetry collection is built upon a sharp gaze at contemporary reality, where desire is presented as both a driving force and an object of loss. Claus uses concrete images—such as the hum of small businesses or ultrasonic depths—to evoke a world where the poetic and the prosaic are intertwined. The work moves between irony and melancholy, offering a reflection on how desire is preserved even as certainties fade away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe persistence of desire in the face of the erosion of time and modernity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe tension between the spiritual and the material in daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory as a filter for experience and the loss of mercy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIrony as a tool for addressing the complexity of the contemporary world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in contemporary European poetry, especially those who appreciate the work of authors who combine a lyrical sensibility with a critical look at society. It is also suitable for those looking for poetry that engages with the philosophical and existential without losing its anchor in the concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA poetic experience that invites reflection on the nature of desire and its permanence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to the voice of one of the most significant authors in 20th-century Dutch literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA work that combines everyday images with a symbolic depth that enriches the reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary style that challenges traditional poetic conventions, offering an original perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: CLAUS, HUGO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: POETRY, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: FONDO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 244\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 310 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Spanish edition of Hugo Claus's work represents an opportunity to discover an author who has left a deep mark on European literature. His poetry, which moves between the lyrical and the critical, offers a stimulating read for those seeking an original voice committed to its time. The careful pocket-sized edition facilitates access and reading, making it a recommended title for both scholars of contemporary poetry and new readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUERGA Y FIERRO EDITORES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409987133787,"sku":"9788494471186","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849447118.jpg?v=1781899413","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494471186","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}