{"product_id":"9788498162479","title":"Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMartyrdom of Saint Lawrence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reader will find in this work one of the earliest testimonies of poetry in the Castilian language, signed by Gonzalo de Berceo, the first poet of known name in our literature. Through a direct and accessible style, the author narrates the life, pastoral work, and martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, combining religious devotion with a valuable portrait of the language and culture of the 13th century. The main value of the work lies in its dual status as a fundamental hagiographic text and a medieval literary jewel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poem begins with a divine invocation and the author's intention to recount the passion of Saint Lawrence in a way that is understandable to all. Next, Berceo details the life of Saint Lawrence and his companion Vincent, both natives of Huesca and trained in the Christian faith. Under the guidance of Bishop Valerius, they serve with fidelity, dedicating themselves to preaching and teaching. The narrative follows their journey to Rome during the papacy of Sixtus II, highlighting the virtue and simplicity of the characters. Through the verses, the poet emphasizes the qualities of Saint Lawrence—his wisdom, humility, and eloquence—as well as his firm commitment to Christian principles until the moment of his martyrdom. The work interweaves history and legend to convey a moral and spiritual message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMedieval hagiography: the life, virtues, and martyrdom of a saint as a model of faith and dedication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReligious literature in the vernacular: the expression of devotion in a plain language accessible to a wide audience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe value of testimony and fidelity to Christian principles in the face of adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the cleric as a spiritual guide and transmitter of doctrine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for students and scholars of medieval Spanish literature interested in the origins of poetry in Castilian. It is also an ideal reading for readers of religious and hagiographic texts who wish to know one of the first and most celebrated poetic versions of the martyrdom of Saint Lawrence. Due to its clear style and brevity, it is accessible to anyone with an interest in the history of the language, 13th-century culture, or Christian spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to a masterpiece of the \"mester de clerecía\" (clerical craft) and the pen of the first known poet in the Castilian language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA clear and original narrative of the life of Saint Lawrence that combines devotion with literary and historical value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique document on the language, culture, and forms of religious expression in 13th-century Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief but profound reading that allows for an understanding of the evolution of hagiographic poetry in the Romance language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: de Berceo, Gonzalo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: CLASSIC TEXTS, CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: RELIGION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: January 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 42 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of the \"Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence\" offers the reader a fundamental piece of medieval Spanish literature in a manageable and accessible format. The work of Gonzalo de Berceo stands out for its ability to combine the solemnity of the religious theme with a direct and intimate narrative, making it a text of interest to both the specialist and the curious reader. Its brevity does not detract from the depth of a poem that is, at once, an act of faith and a valuable linguistic and cultural testimony of its time. It is, without a doubt, a recommended acquisition for those who wish to complete their library of Hispanic classics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405994778971,"sku":"9788498162479","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816247.jpg?v=1781834875","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498162479","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}