{"product_id":"9791387721275","title":"Neighborhood poems","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNeighborhood Poems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work gathers a collection of poems created by young students from the Nomura institute in Japan, which capture the essence of daily life through a youthful gaze full of wonder. Through verses that celebrate small details—like a tangerine, an insect, or a cloud—the authors explore universal emotions such as friendship, nostalgia, and joy. The book offers a unique window into Japanese sensibility, combining the purity of childhood with traditional poetic forms such as haiku, tanka, and senryu. It is a testament to tenderness and discovery that invites the reader to rediscover beauty in simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeighborhood Poems is a poetic anthology that emerges from the creative experience of students from the Nomura institute in Japan. The poems focus on those details that, in adult life, often go unnoticed: food dropped on the floor, tangerines, insects and their offspring, or mountains stretching beyond the clouds. Through these small observations, the young authors build a world where nature and imagination intertwine. In that setting, friendships are born, fights and reconciliations occur, and feelings of nostalgia, affection, respect, and fun are expressed. Even those students who cannot write participate with the help of their teachers, reflecting a shared love for art. The work incorporates elements of traditional Japanese poetry: the irony of senryu, the sentimentality of tanka, and the wonder of haiku, all carefully translated to preserve their original essence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChildhood and the innocent gaze upon the everyday world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNature as a setting for discovery and wonder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal emotions: friendship, nostalgia, joy, and respect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Japanese poetry (haiku, tanka, senryu) as an expressive vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCreativity and artistic expression as a tool for connection and learning.\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 poetry lovers seeking a fresh and authentic work, removed from academic formalisms. It is also for readers interested in Japanese culture and poetic expression from a child and youth perspective. It is ideal for those who enjoy brief lyricism, the contemplation of small things, and sincere emotions. Likewise, it can be an inspiring read for educators and cultural mediators working with youth in creative processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on contemporary Japanese poetry created by children and adolescents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to rediscover beauty in the simplest details of daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA genuine approach to traditional Japanese poetic forms from a young and spontaneous voice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn emotional and comforting reading experience that connects with tenderness and imagination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Barbanera, Ginevra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: MANDALA EDICIONES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: POETRY, LITERARY STUDIES: POETRY AND POETS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NO COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: Not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 290 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeighborhood Poems stands out for its authenticity and sensitivity, offering a work that transcends a mere collection of youthful verses. The careful translation manages to maintain the essence of traditional Japanese poetry, while the freshness of the children's voices provides a moving and original perspective. It is a recommended title for those seeking a lyrical read that combines simplicity and depth, and that invites reflection on the importance of the small and the everyday.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MANDALA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408118571355,"sku":"9791387721275","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979138772127.jpg?v=1781859299","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9791387721275","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}