{"product_id":"9788494664748","title":"Narcissus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bilingual edition gathers the fundamental texts that Paul Valéry, one of the great intellectuals of the 20th century, dedicated to the myth of Narcissus. Through poetic prose of exceptional lucidity, the French author explores the figure of the young man contemplating himself in the water, not as a simple symbol of vanity, but as the embodiment of a profound rebellion against a culture based on effort and control. Here, the reader will find a reflection on consciousness, beauty, and the possibility of a world freed from domination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book compiles various works by Paul Valéry centered on the mythological character of Narcissus. Far from the traditional moralizing interpretation, Valéry presents Narcissus as a figure who, along with Orpheus, symbolizes an alternative to the Western culture of effort, domination, and renunciation. For the author, the contemplation of Narcissus is not an act of selfishness, but the experience of a world that is not there to be controlled, but to be liberated and admired. The edition, translated and introduced by Pedro Gandía, allows the reader to access the depth of this thought in both its original French version and a careful Spanish translation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe myth of Narcissus as a symbol of consciousness and self-perception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe rebellion against the culture of effort and domination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between contemplation and the liberation of the self.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePoetry as a means of philosophical exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe parallel between the figures of Narcissus and Orpheus in Western culture.\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 philosophical poetry, classical mythology revisited from a contemporary perspective, and the work of Paul Valéry. It will also be of great value to those seeking a deep reflection on consciousness, beauty, and alternatives to the dominant values of productivity and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original and unconventional vision of the myth of Narcissus, far from the usual tropes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to fundamental texts by Paul Valéry, gathered for the first time in a bilingual edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-level philosophical reflection expressed through poetic prose of great beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to read the original text in French alongside the Spanish translation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn invitation to question the culture of effort and explore new ways of relating to the world.\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 Valéry, Paul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hermida Editores S.L.\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 DIOTIMA\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 May 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 195 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \"Narcissus\" is of great interest to the specialized reader, not only because of the literary and intellectual quality of Paul Valéry, but also because of the careful translation and compilation work by Pedro Gandía. The work offers a unique opportunity to delve into the thought of one of the most lucid poets and philosophers of the 20th century, through a myth that takes on a new and revealing dimension. Its pocket format and bilingual nature make it a valuable tool for both study and reflective reading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HERMIDA EDITORES S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407135531355,"sku":"9788494664748","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849466474.jpg?v=1781847608","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494664748","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}