About the book
THE PRISON POEMS is the first complete translation into English of Miguel Hernández’s Cancionero y romancero de ausencias, a classic of 20th century Spanish poetry, comparable in many respects to the work of Lorca and Pablo Neruda. The poems in this book were mostly written while he was in prison after the defeat of Republican Spain. Although he was totally involved in the Republican cause, its defeat did not lead to bitterness on his part. The poems are profoundly human, rising beyond political ideology constantly striving toward a redemptive vision of the human condition. The translator and editor is Michael Smith, a widely published poet and translator who in 2001 was the first Irish recipient of the European Academy Medal for distinguished work in the translation of poetry in Spanish, awarded by the European Academy of Poetry.
Editions of The Prison Poems
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781602350908
- EBook
- ISBN 9781602350915
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THE PRISON POEMS is the first complete translation into English of Miguel Hernández’s Cancionero y romancero de ausencias, a classic of 20th century Spanish poetry, comparable in many respects to the work of Lorca and Pablo Neruda. The poems in this book were mostly written while he was in prison after the defeat of Republican Spain. Although he was totally involved in the Republican cause, its defeat did not lead to bitterness on his part. The poems are profoundly human, rising beyond political ideology constantly striving toward a redemptive vision of the human condition. The translator and editor is Michael Smith, a widely published poet and translator who in 2001 was the first Irish recipient of the European Academy Medal for distinguished work in the translation of poetry in Spanish, awarded by the European Academy of Poetry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Prison Poems about?
THE PRISON POEMS is the first complete translation into English of Miguel Hernández’s Cancionero y romancero de ausencias, a classic of 20th century Spanish poetry, comparable in many respects to the work of Lorca and Pablo Neruda. The poems in this book were mostly written while he was in prison after the defeat of Republican Spain. Although he was totally involved in the Republican cause, its defeat did not lead to bitterness on his part. The poems are profoundly human, rising beyond political ideology constantly striving toward a redemptive vision of the human condition. The translator and editor is Michael Smith, a widely published poet and translator who in 2001 was the first Irish recipient of the European Academy Medal for distinguished work in the translation of poetry in Spanish, awarded by the European Academy of Poetry.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Prison Poems?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems
Where can I read a sample of The Prison Poems?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781602350908
Is The Prison Poems part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Free Verse Editions
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Prison Poems?
Miguel Hernández
Who is the Publisher of the book The Prison Poems?
Parlor Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Prison Poems is available as paperback(ISBN 9781602350908) and ebook(ISBN 9781602350915)