{"product_id":"9788498162127","title":"Poems by Quevedo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuevedo's Poems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition brings together the essential poetic work of Francisco de Quevedo, one of the greatest exponents of the Spanish Golden Age. The reader will find a representative selection of his lyric poetry, ranging from metaphysical and love sonnets to satirical and burlesque poems. The collection reflects Quevedo's mastery of language, his conceptual sharpness, and his profound vision of Baroque disillusionment, offering a complete overview of his literary genius and complex artistic personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work gathers the lyric production of Francisco de Quevedo, published posthumously in two fundamental volumes: \u003cem\u003eEl Parnaso español\u003c\/em\u003e (1648) and \u003cem\u003eLas tres últimas musas castellanas\u003c\/em\u003e (1670). The poems traverse diverse themes: courtly and disillusioned love, the fleeting nature of life, social and political criticism, and biting satire against his contemporaries, especially Luis de Góngora and the Culteranist poets. Quevedo displays exceptional command of \"conceptismo\" (conceptism), creating powerful imagery and wordplay that explore both human beauty and misery. The anthology allows for an appreciation of the evolution of his style, from his early compositions included in Pedro Espinosa's anthology \u003cem\u003eFlores de poetas ilustres\u003c\/em\u003e (1605) to his mature works, where the reflective tone and moral concern intensify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove and romantic disillusionment in Baroque poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection on death, time, and the fleeting nature of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial satire and the critique of customs in 17th-century Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe literary polemic against Góngora’s Culteranism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConceptism as a literary style and its exploration of language.\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 students and scholars of Spanish Golden Age literature, as well as readers interested in classical poetry and the work of one of the language's great masters. It will also be of great value to those who wish to delve deeper into Baroque conceptism and the Spanish poetic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a representative selection of Quevedo's poetry in an accessible edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the keys to conceptism and Spanish Baroque poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledge of the work of a fundamental author for understanding literature in the Spanish language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStudy and reference material for literary and academic analysis.\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 Francisco de Quevedo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\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 Classical texts, Poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poetry\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 February 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Linkgua edition offers an effective gateway to Quevedo's poetry, combining a manageable format with substantial content. For the modern reader, it represents an opportunity to approach the complexity and richness of a poet who knew how to turn language into both a weapon and a refuge. The selection allows one to appreciate both his most serious and reflective side as well as his satirical wit, making it a reference work for those seeking to understand the literature of the Spanish Baroque.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406052450651,"sku":"9788498162127","price":30.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816212.jpg?v=1781835013","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498162127","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}