Torrealba, Alberto Alvelo
Florentino and the Devil
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848613485
- author:
- Torrealba, Alberto Alvelo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Shearsman Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 108
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.7 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Poetry, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Florentino y el Diablo is a poetic duel between two opponents, each showcasing their mastery through rapid rhymes and boasting of their accomplishments. Set to traditional Venezuelan music, this contrapunteo features the singer and the devil trading thrusts and counterthrusts like swordsmen. Translated into English by Timothy Adès with the guidance of Gloria Carnevali, a former Venezuelan cultural attaché in London, this version brings the poem's world to life. A masterly commentary provides insight into the world of Venezuela's cattlemen on the great plains. Published in 2014, Florentino y el Diablo offers a unique glimpse into the country's rich poetic heritage.
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