{"product_id":"9788499536644","title":"POEMS","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePOEMS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work gathers the poetic output of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, one of the pillars of universal literature. The reader will find a selection of compositions ranging from sonnets and songs to ballads and epistles, where the author displays his mastery of verse. Beyond his fame as a novelist, Cervantes here shows his facet as a Baroque poet, offering an intimate look at the themes that obsessed his era: love, disillusionment, heroism, and social criticism. This volume is an essential gateway to understanding the versatility of a genius who mastered every literary genre of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cervantine poetry collected in this volume travels the paths of courtly love, satire, and philosophical reflection. It includes famous pieces such as the sonnet \"To the Tomb of King Philip II in Seville\" and compositions extracted from his novels and plays. Cervantes experiments with the metric forms of the Golden Age, from the Italianate hendecasyllable to the traditional octosyllable, and addresses the human condition with irony and depth. The poems reflect the contradictions of an imperial Spain in decline, Baroque disillusionment, and the search for beauty as a comfort in the face of adversity. The work allows one to appreciate the evolution of his style, from his first youthful verses to his literary maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdealized love and romantic disillusionment as central experiences of existence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial criticism and satire of customs in Golden Age Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection on fame, the passage of time, and the fleeting nature of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFormal experimentation with classical and popular poetic structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHeroism and epic as models of conduct in a world in crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at readers interested in classical Spanish poetry, literature students who wish to know Cervantes' complete work beyond \u003cem\u003eDon Quixote\u003c\/em\u003e, and enthusiasts of the Golden Age looking for an accessible edition of his verses. It is also of interest to those who want to explore the lyrical keys of the Cervantine universe and understand how his poetry dialogues with his narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive vision of Cervantes the poet, less known but equally relevant as the novelist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to fundamental texts of Spanish Baroque poetry in a manageable edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the intertextuality between his poetry and his narrative and dramatic work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA journey through the literary and existential concerns of the author throughout his career.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to appreciate the stylistic evolution of a classic in his lyrical facet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Digital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: CLASSICAL TEXTS, POETRY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 120\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 paperback edition offers a representative selection of Cervantine poetry, ideal for both the curious reader and the scholar seeking a light and accessible format. The work allows the rediscovery of a less traveled but equally brilliant Cervantes, whose verses engage with the Petrarchan tradition and Quevedesque satire. It is especially valuable for those who wish to complete their knowledge of the author beyond his prose, appreciating his command of meter and his ability to condense the obsessions of an era into a few verses. A necessary title in any library of classical Spanish poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA DIGITAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406625268059,"sku":"9788499536644","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849953664.jpg?v=1781836538","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788499536644","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}