Rafael Alberti: Selected Poems

Selected Poems of Rafael Alberti presents a powerful and evocative selection of works from one of Spain's most influential 20th-century poets, reflecting the vibrancy of Spanish literary tradition and embracing modernist experimentation. It highlights Albertis poetic voice, from lyrical nostalgia to surrealist intensity, and contextualizes his evolution from a young poet rooted in Andalusian lyricism to a politically engaged writer responding to the tumultuous upheavals of 20th-century Spain. His exile after the Spanish Civil War and reflections on displacement and resistance lend his poetry a poignant universality. This collection offers English-speaking readers a rare opportunity to experience the full spectrum of Albertis literary genius, showcasing his linguistic dexterity, emotional depth, and enduring influence on modern Spanish poetry.

Format: Hardback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2022
Publisher: University of California Press

Selected Poems of Rafael Alberti is a captivating collection of works from one of Spain's most influential 20th-century poets, presenting a powerful and evocative exploration of Spanish literary tradition and modernist experimentation. The book highlights Alberti's poetic voice, ranging from the lyrical nostalgia of Marinero en tierra to the surrealist intensity of Sobre los ángeles and the politically charged verse of his later years. His early work is infused with the rhythms and imagery of Spain's folk traditions, while his later poetry grapples with exile, war, and the search for artistic and political identity. The introduction to the volume places Alberti within the grand lineage of Spanish poetry, drawing connections between his work and that of predecessors like Góngora, Machado, and Jiménez. It also contextualizes his evolution from a young poet rooted in Andalusian lyricism to a politically engaged writer responding to the tumultuous upheavals of 20th-century Spain. Alberti's exile after the Spanish Civil War and his reflections on displacement and resistance lend his poetry a poignant universality. This collection offers English-speaking readers a rare opportunity to experience the full spectrum of Alberti's literary genius, showcasing his linguistic dexterity, emotional depth, and enduring influence on modern Spanish poetry.

Selected Poems of Rafael Alberti is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates the University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible again using print-on-demand technology. This title is a testament to the enduring power of literature to transcend time and language, and to the importance of preserving and promoting the work of great writers like Rafael Alberti.

Weight: 408g
Dimension: 210 x 140 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520359123