{"product_id":"9788498974225","title":"Epistolary Cento","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCentón Epistolario\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work gathers the correspondence received by the influential Cuban critic and cultural promoter Domingo del Monte throughout his life. Compiled by Del Monte himself, the collection brings together nearly 2,000 letters from notable figures around the world, offering a unique window into the political and literary history of Cuba between 1822 and 1843. In these pages, the reader will find an exceptional and original testimony of the island's intellectual life during the 19th century, essential for understanding the thought and relationships of a key generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eCentón Epistolario\u003c\/em\u003e is an epistolary compilation that collects the correspondence received by Domingo del Monte, a central figure in 19th-century Cuban cultural life. Through these letters, the reader gains access to essential data on the political and literary history of Cuba during the years 1822 to 1843. The work, originally edited in seven volumes by the Academy of History of Cuba between 1923 and 1957, brings together nearly 2,000 letters from personalities worldwide, including figures such as José Antonio Saco, Rafael María Mendive, José Jacinto Milanés, Antonio Bachiller y Morales, Félix Varela, and José Martí. This volume constitutes one of the most useful and original sources for the study of Cuban intellectual history, reflecting Del Monte's role as a cultural promoter for an entire generation of writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical and literary history of Cuba (1822-1843)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEpistolary correspondence as a historical source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e19th-century Cuban intellectual and cultural life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural promotion and literary patronage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationships between Cuban and foreign intellectuals\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 historians, researchers, and students of Cuban literature and culture, as well as any reader interested in the intellectual history of Latin America. It is especially valuable for those seeking primary sources and original documentation regarding the formative period of Cuban national identity and the 19th-century networks of thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to nearly 2,000 original letters documenting the political and cultural life of Cuba.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA privileged perspective on the relationships and thought of the most influential figures of the era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn exceptional primary source for historical and literary research on the 19th-century Cuba.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of Domingo del Monte's role as a catalyst for a generation of writers and intellectuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA direct testimony of the evolution of the ideas and debates that shaped 19th-century Cuba.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e del Monte, Domingo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 496\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of Domingo del Monte's \u003cem\u003eCentón Epistolario\u003c\/em\u003e represents an exceptional opportunity to access one of the most relevant documentary sources in Cuban intellectual history. The work, which gathers correspondence from key figures of the 19th century, is an indispensable resource for researchers and history enthusiasts looking to understand the cultural and political dynamics of the era. Its value lies in the authenticity and richness of the gathered testimonies, offering a direct, unfiltered vision of a fundamental period for the formation of Cuban identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406154359131,"sku":"9788498974225","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849897422.jpg?v=1781835306","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498974225","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}