Description
POEMS
Book Summary
Emilia Pardo Bazán, one of the most significant figures in 19th-century Spanish literature, offers us a selection of her poetic output in this work. Stepping away from the naturalist technique that characterizes her most famous novels, the author explores a more intimate and personal lyrical register in these verses. The reader will find a representative sample of her artistic sensibility, where the observation of reality merges with romantic elements, offering a unique perspective of her creative universe. This volume is a gateway to a lesser-known but equally valuable facet of the Countess of Pardo Bazán.
What is it about?
This collection of poems by Emilia Pardo Bazán brings together compositions that reflect her broad literary range. Although the author is world-renowned for her naturalist novels such as Los pazos de Ulloa or La Tribuna, in this work she departs from that technique to venture into more lyrical and sentimental territory. The poems explore themes such as love, nature, introspection, and life in rural Galicia, often with a traditional, regional backdrop. The work stands out for its combination of realistic observation of the environment with romantic sensitivity, especially in the treatment of human feelings and passions, offering a more complete vision of the author's literary mastery.
Main themes
- Love and romantic passion, treated with a romantic intensity.
- Nature and the Galician landscape as a setting and source of inspiration.
- Introspection and the exploration of personal feelings.
- Rural life and the customs of 19th-century Galicia.
- The conflict between everyday reality and the individual's lyrical aspirations.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in 19th-century Spanish poetry, as well as those who wish to discover the more lyrical side of Emilia Pardo Bazán. It is ideal for literature students, researchers, and fans of the author's work who are looking for a more complete vision of her production. It will also be attractive to those who appreciate poetry that combines realistic observation with romantic sensitivity and a strong connection to the Galician landscape and traditions.
What this book offers
- Discovering a poetic dimension of Emilia Pardo Bazán, beyond her fame as a naturalist novelist.
- Enjoying a work that fuses realistic observation with lyrical and romantic expressiveness.
- Learning about the author's personal vision of love, nature, and rural Galician life through her poetry.
- Expanding knowledge of 19th-century Spanish literature with a work that enriches the legacy of one of its most important authors.
Technical data
- Author: Pardo Bazán, Emilia
- Publisher: Linkgua Digital
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Classical texts, Poetry
- Collection: TBD Collection
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2010
- Number of pages: 164
- Weight: 311 g
Editorial review
This edition of the poems of Emilia Pardo Bazán represents a valuable opportunity for the reader interested in 19th-century Spanish literature. The work provides access to a less-traveled side of the author, showing her ability to handle the lyrical genre with ease. The selection of poems reflects her skill in combining the descriptive precision of realism with the emotionality characteristic of romanticism. For those who already know her novels, this reading offers an enriching counterpoint; for new readers, it serves as an introduction to a poetic voice of great sensitivity and cultural roots.