{"product_id":"9788498166125","title":"Art of Castilian Poetry","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArt of Castilian Poetry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is the introductory treatise of Juan de la Encina's Cancionero, published in Salamanca in 1496. In it, the author establishes the fundamental laws and rules for poetic creation in Castilian, acting as a bridge between the medieval troubadour tradition and Renaissance ideals. The reader will find a theoretical text that seeks to define \"good composing\" and distinguish true poets from those who do not master the art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArte de poesía castellana is a theoretical treatise that lays the foundations for literary creation in verse. In it, Juan de la Encina sets out the rules and principles that poets must follow to achieve excellence in their art. The work not only offers a set of technical standards, but also reflects on the nature of poetry and the figure of the troubadour, establishing criteria to differentiate good poets from those who lack knowledge and skill. It is a foundational text that marks the transition from medieval to Renaissance poetics in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePoetic theory and metrics of the Castilian language in the 15th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDefinition of \"good composing\" and the rules for literary creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTransition between medieval troubadour poetics and the Renaissance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdentification and differentiation of the true poet versus the untrained amateur.\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 specialists in Spanish literature, philology, and the history of thought, as well as readers interested in the origins of Castilian poetry and the theoretical treatises that laid the foundations of literary creation during the Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect knowledge of the first theoretical reflections on poetry in the Castilian language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the rules and norms that governed poetic creation during the transition from the 15th to the 16th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on the evolution of poetics from the troubadour tradition to the Renaissance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a foundational text that helps to understand the literary context of the era of the Catholic Monarchs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: de la Encina, Juan\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, POETRY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: PENDING COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: July 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 46 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArte de poesía castellana is an essential reference work for those who wish to delve into the theoretical foundations of Spanish poetry. Its value lies in being a direct testimony of the literary thought of the late 15th century, offering a clear vision of the rules that poets of the time were expected to know. It is a brief but dense text, ideal for academic study and for any reader seeking to understand the roots of the poetic tradition in Castilian.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405872456027,"sku":"9788498166125","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816612.jpg?v=1781833729","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498166125","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}