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Prometeo
Hardcover
Classic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025926636
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 272
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Prometeo is a profound and symbolic work by the acclaimed Spanish author RamÃ3n Pérez de Ayala. Categorized as one of his influential novelas poemáticas, this narrative blends lyrical intensity with deep philosophical inquiry. The story follows Marco de Urbino, an intellectual deeply immersed in the classics and driven by the desire to transcend human limitations. Obsessed with the idea of birthing a modern-day Prometheus-a perfect human being who can lead a new era of enlightenment-Marco meticulously plans his legacy, only to be confronted by the harsh and unpredictable realities of existence.
Through Prometeo, Pérez de Ayala explores themes of intellectual pride, the clash between idealism and reality, and the tragic irony of the human condition. The work is celebrated for its rich imagery and its sophisticated critique of early 20th-century intellectualism. As a cornerstone of Spanish Modernism, the novella remains an essential read for those interested in European literature and the philosophical challenges of the modern age. It stands as a powerful testament to the author's mastery of language and his unique ability to modernize classical myths within a contemporary framework.
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