{"product_id":"9788498165906","title":"Poems by Baltasar de Alcázar","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePoems by Baltasar de Alcázar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition brings together the complete poetic works of Baltasar del Alcázar, a unique author of the Spanish Golden Age whose production, preserved thanks to copies of a lost manuscript, was not published during his lifetime. Far from the great epic or mystical themes, Alcázar cultivated a poetry linked to daily pleasures: fine dining, wine, and courtly love. Known as \"the gastronomical poet,\" his direct, ironic, and vitalist style offers a festive and human vision of the era, far removed from solemnity. The reader will find here an original voice that combines humor with a classical sensibility, influenced by Martial and Horace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poetry of Baltasar del Alcázar focuses on the celebration of earthly pleasures, with an everyday and carefree approach. His verses revolve around two great passions: gastronomy and love. The most emblematic poem, \"Preso de amores\" (\"Imprisoned by love\"), exemplifies this fusion by declaring his love for the sweet Inés, ham, and eggplant with cheese. Along with these playful themes, the author also composed religious poetry, although his most characteristic legacy is that which portrays scenes of taverns, banquets, and courtship with an ironic and approachable tone. Influenced by the Latin poets Martial and Horace, Alcázar transforms the trivial into poetic material, offering a hedonistic and vitalist view of existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGastronomy and the pleasures of the table as a source of poetic inspiration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCourtly love and courtship, treated with humor and lightheartedness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe celebration of daily life and small earthly pleasures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe influence of classical Latin poetry, especially that of Martial and Horace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReligious poetry as a counterpoint to his more festive work.\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 readers interested in the poetry of the Spanish Golden Age who are looking for a less known and more human perspective of the period. It is ideal for those who appreciate classical poetry with a touch of humor, irony, and vitalism, as well as for literature lovers who explore \"minor\" authors with an original and surprising voice. It will also be attractive to those who enjoy thematic poetry, in this case linked to gastronomy and hedonism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiscovering the work of a unique and little-known poet, whose production was saved from oblivion thanks to a manuscript.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoying accessible, direct, and humorous poetry, far from the usual solemnity of the Golden Age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLearning about a unique facet of Spanish literature: the gastronomical and festive poetry of the \"poet of the ham.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccessing an edition that collects all of his preserved poems in a manageable format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: del Alcázar, Baltasar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CLASSIC 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: July 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 56\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of the \u003cem\u003ePoems by Baltasar de Alcázar\u003c\/em\u003e is of great interest to readers who are specialized in or curious about the poetry of the Golden Age. The work of Alcázar, unfairly labeled as \"minor,\" offers a fresh and original voice that breaks with the canons of the time. His poetry, centered on the everyday and the festive, connects with a modern sensibility that values humor and naturalness. The Linkgua publication, in a paperback format and with a small number of pages, facilitates access to this author, making it a recommended acquisition for those who wish to expand their knowledge of the Golden Age lyric beyond the established names.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406044094811,"sku":"9788498165906","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816590.jpg?v=1781834984","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498165906","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}