{"product_id":"9788494567223","title":"The Broken Column","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Broken Column\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection of poems offers a profound dialogue between word and image, taking as its starting point some of the most representative works of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Through ekphrasis, the author transcends mere visual description to explore the pain, identity, and resilience emanating from the paintings. With a solid structure and precise language, \u003cem\u003eThe Broken Column\u003c\/em\u003e invites the reader to rediscover Kahlo's art from a lyrical and deeply human perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is a poetic journey through the work of Frida Kahlo, where each poem becomes a personal interpretation of a specific painting. The author uses ekphrasis as a tool to go beyond superficial description, delving into the painter's symbolic and emotional universe. The collection is structured around key pieces, and its solid construction allows the reader to traverse Kahlo's recurring themes: physical suffering, duality, Mexican culture, and the affirmation of female identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical and emotional pain as a transformative experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFemale identity and self-affirmation through art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between poetic word and pictorial image (ekphrasis).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMexican culture and symbolism as a source of inspiration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResistance and overcoming suffering.\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 lovers of contemporary poetry who are looking for a work with a strong anchor in the visual arts. It is also an ideal read for admirers of Frida Kahlo who wish to explore her legacy from a literary perspective, as well as for readers interested in ekphrasis or the intersection between literature and painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA new poetic look at the work of Frida Kahlo, enriching its understanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn example of solid writing structured around an artistic theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that connects lyrical emotion with visual reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe possibility of discovering or rediscovering iconic paintings through the written word.\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 Álvarez Sáez, Ángela\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\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e POETRY, POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e POETRY\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 June 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a collection of poems that stands out for its thematic cohesion and formal rigor. The choice of ekphrasis as a method is not a mere device, but rather provides the backbone for the entire work, offering a reading that is both critical and emotional. For audiences interested in poetry that dialogues with other arts, this book represents a valuable and well-executed proposal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUERGA Y FIERRO EDITORES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409974878555,"sku":"9788494567223","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849456722.jpg?v=1781898850","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494567223","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}