{"product_id":"9788498166057","title":"Logbook. First voyage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLogbook. First voyage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology brings together a selection of short stories by Federico García Lorca, a less known but equally brilliant facet of the famous Spanish poet and playwright. The reader will find narratives that fuse the real with the magical, exploring themes such as love, death, and identity through a richly symbolic and evocative language. From the Granadan nostalgia of \"Historia de este gallo\" to the symbolic depths of \"Degollación del Bautista,\" each text demonstrates Lorca's unique ability to describe scenes and feelings with an unmistakable poetic sensibility. An essential volume for discovering Lorca the storyteller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book collects a series of short narratives that show Federico García Lorca's talent for fusing the real with the magical and the everyday with the extraordinary. The collection opens with \"Historia de este gallo,\" a story set in Granada that mixes nostalgia, humor, and surrealist elements. In this narrative, the character of Don Alhambro represents love for the city and the desire to revitalize it, while the rooster becomes a symbol of hope and renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStories such as \"Degollación del Bautista,\" \"Suicidio en Alejandría,\" and \"Santa Lucia y San Lázaro\" explore profound and sometimes dark themes with a richly symbolic language. Lorca presents vividly drawn characters, from historical and biblical figures to fantastic creations of his imagination. The narrative style reflects his poetic background, with a masterful use of symbolism and metaphor, covering a wide range of themes such as love, death, identity, and the struggle between the traditional and the modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eFusion of reality and magical or surrealist elements in narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eExploration of identity and the human condition through symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eNostalgia for Granada and traditional Spanish culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eLove, death, and renewal as recurring motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eReinterpretation of historical and biblical figures from a lyrical perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in the work of Federico García Lorca beyond his poetic and theatrical facets, as well as those who wish to explore the short narrative of 20th-century Spanish literature. It is also of great interest to literary scholars seeking to understand the author's versatility and his ability to express his lyrical sensibility through the short story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eDiscovering a less known facet of Lorca as a storyteller, complementing his poetic and dramatic work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eEnjoying a poetic and symbolic language that transforms the everyday into the extraordinary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAccessing a selection of stories that explore the complexity of the human condition from a deeply Spanish and universal perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eImmersing oneself in the symbolic and metaphorical richness of one of the most influential authors in Spanish literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAuthor: García Lorca, Federico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eTopic: Biography and real-life stories, Classical texts, Plays, Theatrical texts, Geographical discovery and exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eCollection: History-Travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2008\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\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology of short stories offers a valuable opportunity to approach the narrative of Federico García Lorca, a side of his work that is often overshadowed by his poetic and theatrical production. The selected texts show the author's ability to translate his lyrical sensibility into the narrative genre, maintaining the symbolic richness and thematic depth that characterize his style. For the reader interested in 20th-century Spanish literature, this volume represents a gateway to a less traveled but equally brilliant aspect of his legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406137254235,"sku":"9788498166057","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816605.jpg?v=1781835260","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498166057","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}