{"product_id":"9788494888137","title":"Shakespeare's 154 haikus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShakespeare's 154 Haikus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work gathers William Shakespeare's 154 haikus in a meticulous translation and selection by Andrés Ehrenhaus. The volume transforms the essence of the Sonnets into a series of brief, condensed, and powerful poems that retain the emotional intensity and intimacy of the original. Accompanied by Elenio Pico's illustrations, the book offers a unique visual and literary experience, where word and image merge to reveal the light and shadow of one of the most universal poets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book presents a reduced and essential version of Shakespeare's 154 sonnets, transformed into haikus that capture their lyrical and dramatic essence. Each poem functions as a vignette or brief essay, distilling the central themes of the original work: love, time, beauty, mortality, and passion. Ehrenhaus's translation seeks to preserve the musicality and profound meaning, while Elenio Pico's illustrations provide a visual dimension that complements the luminous and dark tone of the verses. The result is a dialogue between text and image that invites an intimate and reflective reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove and its contradictions: passion, desire, loss, and fidelity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe passage of time and the transience of beauty and youth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMortality and the search for immortality through art and poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality between light and shadow, the mundane and the transcendent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe reinterpretation of classical sonnets into a minimalist poetic form.\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 poetry lovers, followers of Shakespeare's work, and readers interested in literary experimentation. It is also appealing to those looking for a novel approach to the sonnets, as well as to visual artists and readers who value the integration of text and illustration in a single work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique reinterpretation of Shakespeare's sonnets in haiku format, which facilitates a more concentrated and accessible reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn illustrated edition that enriches the poetic experience with a coherent and suggestive visual language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA gateway to Shakespeare's work for those who feel intimidated by the length of the original sonnets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the ability of poetry to condense universal emotions into few words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Ehrenhaus, Andrés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: La Fuga Ediciones, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: POETRY, POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: PLIEGOS SUELTOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 596 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a bold and coherent proposal that succeeds in distilling the essence of the Shakespearean sonnets without losing their poetic force. Ehrenhaus's translation demonstrates sensitivity and craftsmanship, while Elenio Pico's illustrations provide a visual layer that dialogues with the texts without overshadowing them. It is a carefully crafted edition, in both content and format, that may interest both specialists and curious readers who wish to rediscover Shakespeare from a contemporary and minimalist perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA FUGA EDICIONES, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405532651867,"sku":"9788494888137","price":24.64,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849488813.jpg?v=1781827581","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494888137","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}