Vallejo, César
Los Heraldos Negros
- ISBN 13:
- 9788437616698
- author:
- Vallejo, César
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Lectorum Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 142
- Dimensions:
- 1 x 11.1 x 11.1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
First published in 1998, "Los Heraldos Negros" is a groundbreaking work by César Vallejo, a key figure in the modernist movement in Spanish-American literature. This innovative book marks a significant departure from the traditional modernist canon, as the poet's personal voice takes centre stage within the rhythmic and thematic framework of the movement. By sharing his experiences, perceptions, values, and beliefs, Vallejo seeks to break free from the constraints of his work and uncover his humanity in all its nakedness.
This edition, published by Ediciones Cátedra, presents the book as it was originally published by Anaya and Mario Muchnik, with some notable improvements. The result is a deeply ambiguous work that navigates between polarities, affirmations, and negations, leaving the reader to ponder the significance of the world around them.