{"product_id":"9788494785177","title":"Poetry and kicks","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePoetry and Kicks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \"Poetry and Kicks,\" Miguel Ángel Ortiz traces a fascinating journey through the hundred-year relationship between soccer and literature. Through an enjoyable and well-documented account, the author explores how the beautiful game has inspired poets, writers, and thinkers, and how, in turn, the written word has managed to capture the epic nature, emotion, and rawness of soccer. An essential essay for those who seek to understand soccer beyond the scoreboard, as a first-rate cultural and artistic phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book delves into the commemoration of a century of dialogue between two apparently opposite worlds: lyricism and sport. Ortiz does not limit himself to listing soccer mentions in poetry; rather, he constructs a narrative that shows how soccer has been a muse, a metaphor, and a stage for literary creation. From the first avant-garde movements to the present day, the author dissects the work of authors who have turned stadiums into verses and kicks into metaphors for the human condition, offering a comprehensive vision of this cultural symbiosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe historical intersection between literature and soccer as cultural expressions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSoccer as a source of poetic and narrative inspiration throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the work of poets and writers who have addressed the sport in their texts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe evolution of the perception of soccer in the intellectual and artistic spheres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe language and aesthetics of soccer as raw material for literary creation.\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 soccer fans who wish to explore its cultural and artistic dimension beyond the sporting result. It is also for readers interested in literature, poetry, and cultural studies who want to discover a little-explored thematic field. It is an ideal work for those looking for a rigorous yet accessible essay that connects two passions with an approachable and documented style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective that unites two seemingly disparate disciplines: poetry and sport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA historical and literary journey that contextualizes the presence of soccer in written culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding soccer as an aesthetic and narrative phenomenon, not just a competitive one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis that enriches the appreciation of both soccer and poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Ortiz, Miguel Ángel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Córner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: POETRY, LITERARY STUDIES: GENERAL, SOCCER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CORNER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: February 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 304\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 460 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Poetry and Kicks\" is an essay that succeeds in building a solid bridge between two universes that have often viewed each other with suspicion. Miguel Ángel Ortiz demonstrates deep knowledge of the subject and a narrative ability that makes for a fluid and engaging read. For readers interested in contemporary culture, this book offers an original and well-founded look that invites reflection on the place of soccer in the history of ideas and artistic creation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CÓRNER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407262146907,"sku":"9788494785177","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849478517.jpg?v=1781851283","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494785177","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}