Description
Poems by Luis de Góngora
Book Summary
This edition brings together the complete poetic works of Luis de Góngora, one of the greatest exponents of the Spanish Golden Age. The reader will find both his learned poetry, characterized by brilliant and metaphorical language, and his traditional lyrics with a burlesque tone. An essential volume for understanding the dual aspect of the Cordovan genius, from perfect amorous and mythological sonnets to popular letrillas, offering a complete vision of his literary legacy.
What is it about?
The work collects the poetic production of Luis de Góngora, which was not published during the author's lifetime and initially circulated in manuscripts and loose leaves. The edition is based on the first posthumous compilations, such as the Obras en verso del Homero español (1627). The book is divided into two main areas: learned poetry, where "culteranismo" stands out with an elitist language that transforms reality through metaphors into a world of beauty; and traditional lyrics, of a burlesque nature, which stylize popular songs and refrains with Baroque resources such as antitheses and hyperboles. The sonnets address amorous, moral, and mythological themes, while the letrillas oscillate between the sentimental and the satirical.
Main themes
- Culteran poetry and metaphorical language
- Amorous, moral, and mythological sonnets
- Traditional lyrics and burlesque tone
- Baroque stylization of popular poetry
- Literary legacy of the Spanish Golden Age
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and scholars of Spanish Golden Age literature, lovers of classical poetry, and readers interested in culteranismo and Góngora's work. It is also suitable for those who wish to explore the evolution of Spanish lyric poetry from its learned to its popular forms, as well as for collectors of classical poetry editions.
What this book provides
- Access to Góngora's complete works in a single edition, including poems that circulated scattered in manuscripts.
- Understanding of the contrast between learned poetry, with its metaphorical and elitist language, and traditional lyrics with a burlesque tone.
- Knowledge of Gongorine sonnets, characterized by their formal perfection and varied themes.
- Immersion in Baroque techniques such as antitheses, metaphors, and hyperboles applied to popular poetry.
- Historical and literary context of the first posthumous editions of the author's work.
Technical specifications
- Author: de Góngora, Luis
- Publisher: Linkgua Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Classical texts, Poetry
- Collection: Poetry
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: August 2004
- Number of pages: 406
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial review
This edition from Linkgua Ediciones offers a complete compilation of Góngora's poetry, fundamental for those seeking to delve into culteranismo and Baroque lyricism. The work stands out for presenting both sonnets of great formal perfection and letrillas of a popular tone, allowing one to appreciate the author's versatility. It is a useful option for students and readers interested in Golden Age literature, although it lacks critical apparatus or annotations to facilitate the understanding of Góngora's complex language.