The Infinite Passion, Being the Celebrated Rimas and the Letters to an Unknown Woman of Gustavo Adolfo Becquer

Bă(c)Cquer, Gustavo Adolfo

ISBN 10: 1025733851 / ISBN 13: 9781025733852

Published by Tradd Street Press, 2026

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• Title: The Infinite Passion, Being the Celebrated Rimas and the Letters to an Unknown Woman of Gustavo Adolfo Becquer
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025733851
• ISBN 13: 9781025733852
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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"The Infinite Passion" brings together the most essential works of Gustavo Adolfo Becquer, a central figure in Spanish Romanticism. This collection features the celebrated "Rimas", a series of short, lyrical poems that explore the depths of love, beauty, and the ephemeral nature of art. Becquer's poetry is renowned for its intimacy, musicality, and profound influence on modern Hispanic literature.

Complementing the poems are the "Letters to an Unknown Woman", a captivating epistolary work where the author reflects on the essence of poetry and the creative process itself. Through these letters, Becquer offers a philosophical exploration of the connection between the poet's inner world and the external reality of emotion. This volume serves as a quintessential introduction to the works of a writer who bridged the gap between traditional Romanticism and modern poetic sensibilities. It captures the melancholic beauty and spiritual intensity that define Becquer's enduring literary legacy, making it a vital resource for readers of classical European literature and lyric poetry.

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