{"product_id":"9788498161526","title":"Endeavors of the House of Wisdom","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEndeavors of the House of Wisdom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic work of 18th-century Mexican theater, written by Cayetano Cabrera y Quintero, offers an ingenious exploration of philosophy and literature through the palatine comedy. The reader will find a piece where allegorical characters such as Minerva, Erudition, Art, and Music engage in a dialogue about the construction of a symbolic temple of knowledge. The main value of the work lies in its ability to integrate criticism and celebration of Spanish culture, proposing a reflection on the relationship between artistic creation and erudite wisdom, which are essential for cultural and personal enrichment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpeños de la casa de la sabiduría takes place in a setting where a discussion unfolds regarding the construction of a symbolic \"fortress,\" a temple of knowledge and literary beauty. Through the dialogue between allegorical characters, the work explores the role of wisdom and art in 18th-century Mexican society. Cabrera y Quintero uses this format to reflect on how knowledge and artistic creation are intrinsically linked to power and social influence, offering an apology for the value of art and scholarship. The complex narrative and symbolic characters invite a rich exploration of the intersection between both spheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between art and wisdom as foundations of cultural enrichment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe criticism and celebration of Spanish culture and literature through allegory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe intrinsic value of knowledge and scholarship in 18th-century society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe symbolic construction of a temple of knowledge as a metaphor for intellectual creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is recommended for scholars and enthusiasts of classical theater, especially those interested in the Mexican Golden Age and colonial literature. It will also be of great value to researchers of the cultural history of Mexico, as well as to readers seeking a philosophical and allegorical exploration of art and knowledge through the theatrical format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique vision of 18th-century Mexican theater, which is little known and of great symbolic richness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on the intersection between artistic creation and erudite wisdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a work that integrates criticism and celebration of Spanish culture from an allegorical perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA valuable testimony for understanding the valuation of knowledge and its link to social power at the time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: de Cabrera y Quintero, Cayetano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Classical texts, plays, theatrical texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Theater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 40 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition by Linkgua Ediciones recovers a fundamental piece of New Spanish theater, offering readers a work of great symbolic and philosophical density in an accessible paperback format. Despite its brevity, Empeños de la casa de la sabiduría stands out for its narrative complexity and the use of allegorical characters, making it a text of interest for specialists in colonial literature and for any reader interested in the intersections between art, knowledge, and power in 18th-century Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405910630747,"sku":"9788498161526","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816152.jpg?v=1781834571","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498161526","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}