{"product_id":"9791387721831","title":"The secret treasure of the spirit in the Legend of Khosrow","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Secret Treasure of the Spirit in the Legend of Khosrow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work proposes an unprecedented journey through the literary frontiers of East and West, unveiling a shared symbolic architecture of love in classical legends such as that of Khosrow and Shirin and La Celestina. The reader will discover how, beneath the analysis of traditional criticism, these stories share a primordial force that goes beyond sentiment. Through Gilbert Durand's theory of the imaginary and the literary bridge of Ibn Hazm, the author offers a new perspective that reconfigures the face of their protagonists. Furthermore, it includes unpublished poetic versions of Nizami translated directly from Persian, providing the living substance of the original text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book undertakes a comparative journey between two great literary myths: the Persian legend of Khosrow and Shirin and the Spanish work La Celestina. The author argues that, beyond the moral judgments that have cast their protagonists as anti-heroines, there exists a symbolic structure of love that unites them in an underground dialogue. To this end, she uses The Ring of the Dove by Ibn Hazm as a bridge and revelation, and applies Gilbert Durand's theory of the imaginary. Love ceases to be a mere sentiment to show itself as a symbolic energy that sculpts destinies and tightens the fibers of the narrative. The work is completed with unpublished poetic translations of Nizami, rendered directly from Persian, which restore the aesthetic smoothness of the original text and open a new furrow in comparative studies between East and West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComparative literature between Eastern and Western traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSymbolic analysis of love as a primordial force and creative energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReinterpretation of female literary figures such as Khosrow and Shirin and Celestina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGilbert Durand's theory of the imaginary applied to the study of myths and narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePoetic translation from Persian and recovery of the living substance of the original text.\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 scholars and lovers of comparative literature interested in the connections between Persian and Spanish traditions. It is also ideal for readers seeking a profound analysis of the symbolism of love in classical narrative, as well as for those passionate about literary theory and symbolic criticism. It will prove especially valuable for researchers and students who wish to explore new perspectives on canonical works such as La Celestina or the legend of Khosrow and Shirin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA new comparative reading that reveals the shared symbolic architecture between two great legends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnpublished poetic translations of Nizami directly from Persian, which bring the reader closer to the original text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA renewed critical approach that reconfigures the image of the female protagonists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe application of Gilbert Durand's theory of the imaginary to the study of literary myths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA bridge between East and West that enriches the understanding of both traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Hosseingholi Noori, Fatemeh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: MANDALA EDICIONES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NO COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 621\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 789 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work represents an original and rigorous contribution to the field of comparative literature, offering a symbolic analysis that transcends conventional readings. The inclusion of unpublished poetic translations adds significant documentary and aesthetic value. It is a book that invites reflection and intercultural dialogue, ideal for readers seeking a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the myths that have marked literary history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MANDALA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408090161499,"sku":"9791387721831","price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979138772183.jpg?v=1781859252","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9791387721831","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}