{"product_id":"9788498162899","title":"Anthology of Juan Latino","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAnthology of Juan Latino\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology brings together the essential work of Juan Latino, the first Black writer whose work was printed in the 16th century. Born in Ethiopia and raised in Granada as a slave, he managed to earn a doctorate at the University of Granada and became a poet and humanist. The book includes his epigrams and fragments of his epic poem \u003cem\u003eLa Austríada\u003c\/em\u003e, dedicated to the Battle of Lepanto, as well as the praise dedicated to him by Lope de Vega, Cervantes, and other authors of the Golden Age. An essential edition for understanding the figure of an exceptional intellectual in Renaissance Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuan Latino, also known as Juan de Sessa, was born in Ethiopia in 1518 and arrived in Granada as a child to serve in the house of the Duke of Sessa. Thanks to his close relationship with the aristocrat, he received a higher education, entered the University of Granada, and earned his doctorate. The duke manumitted him, freeing him from slavery. His printed work dates from 1573 with the \u003cem\u003eEpigrams\u003c\/em\u003e, dedicated to John of Austria after the Battle of Lepanto. This volume collects his poetic compositions in Latin, where he combines classical humanism with the celebration of the feats of the Spanish Empire. It also includes the praises dedicated to him by Lope de Vega, Jiménez de Enciso, Rodríguez de Ardilla, Juan de Arjona, and Cervantes, a testament to his reputation in the Golden Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEpic and epigrammatic poetry of the Spanish Renaissance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of Juan Latino as the first Black writer of printed literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe Battle of Lepanto and its poetic celebration in \u003cem\u003eLa Austríada\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClassical humanism and the translation of Greco-Latin authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOvercoming slavery through education and intellectual merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents and researchers of Golden Age literature interested in Renaissance poetry and exceptional historical figures. Also for readers who wish to know the work of a pioneer author due to his origin and trajectory, as well as for those who appreciate Latin poetry and classical texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to the work of a fundamental author for understanding cultural diversity in 16th-century Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn edition that collects both the poems and the praises from great pens of the Golden Age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and literary context regarding the figure of Juan Latino and his relevance in Spanish humanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect reading of poetic texts in Latin with their translation or commentary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on intellectual integration in the society of 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: Latino, Juan\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, poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 91 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology offers a direct gateway to the work of Juan Latino, a unique figure in the literary landscape of the Golden Age. Its value lies in recovering the voice of an author who, from an exceptional social position, managed to integrate into Renaissance humanism and be recognized by his contemporaries. The edition, brief but substantial, is useful both for the curious reader and for the specialist who wishes to access these texts in an accessible format. The inclusion of praises from Cervantes and Lope de Vega adds a documentary bonus that enriches the understanding of his legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406050713947,"sku":"9788498162899","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816289.jpg?v=1781835005","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498162899","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}