{"product_id":"9788494567278","title":"Antillean crabs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntillean Crabs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c!--nl-- \u003e\u003cp\u003eA poetry collection that delves into the island experience from a playful yet profound perspective. The author explores the identity, memory, and landscape of a half-island that plays at being a country, using the figure of the crab as an emblem of resistance and fragility. Through poetic images that oscillate between watercolor and footprints, the reader will find a work that reflects on the desire to live in a territory in constant transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection is built around the metaphor of Antillean crabs, creatures that move between land and sea, between who one is and what one longs to be. The author weaves a poetic narrative where childhood, play, and geography intertwine to speak of a space that is both real and dreamed. The verses traverse a watercolor ground that longs to be footprints, suggesting a constant struggle between permanence and fading. Kamikaze crabs, eager to live, become a symbol of a resistance that defies the precariousness of island existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIsland identity and territorial belonging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChildhood and memory as forms of knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResistance and fragility in precarious contexts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape as a metaphor for the human condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlay as a poetic and existential act\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 contemporary poetry with Caribbean roots, those seeking a lyrical exploration of identity and territory, and those who appreciate poetry's ability to transform the everyday into symbol. It is also recommended for scholars of Antillean literature and anyone wishing to approach an original poetic voice committed to its environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique poetic perspective on the Antillean island reality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImages and metaphors that invite reflection on identity and belonging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLyrical language that combines tenderness with the harshness of existence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief yet dense work, ideal for deep readings and re-readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to the work of an emerging author in Hispanic-American poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Duluc Reyna, Marielys\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: POETRY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: June 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 78\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 118 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntillean Crabs is a poetic proposition that stands out for its ability to condense a deep reflection on identity and territory into a few pages. The author manages to create a lyrical universe where the playful and the tragic coexist, offering the reader an aesthetic experience that transcends the merely descriptive. Due to its brevity and density, it is a work accessible to those just starting with poetry, but it also offers layers of meaning for more experienced readers. A valuable addition to any contemporary poetry library.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUERGA Y FIERRO EDITORES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409974747483,"sku":"9788494567278","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849456727.jpg?v=1781898847","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494567278","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}