The Visions of Quevedo (Edition2024)
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
9368095396
ISBN-13
9789368095392
Publisher
Double 9 Books LLP
Imprint
Double 9 Books LLP
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 25th, 2024
Print length
94 Pages
Product Classification:
Ethics & moral philosophy
Ksh 2,150.00
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The Visions of Quevedo by Francisco de Quevedo is a collection of allegorical narratives written in the early 17th century that critiques the moral, social, and philosophical issues of Quevedo's time. The work follows the narrator's encounters with a series of fantastical and satirical visions, where he explores themes such as morality, justice, and the nature of humanity. The book opens with a vivid portrayal of the narrator witnessing an exorcism in Seville, where a possessed man claims to be inhabited by a demon offering profound criticisms of human society.The visions that follow expose various societal flaws and vices, from corruption and hypocrisy to the absurdities of human pursuits, such as poetry and justice. Through encounters with demons, death, and other surreal entities, the narrator's journey is filled with dark humor, moral reflections, and a critique of the social and spiritual systems of the day. Each allegorical vision brings the narrator closer to a deeper understanding of human nature, while also highlighting the contradictions and moral failings inherent in society. Quevedo's work is a biting satire, offering both a moral critique and a philosophical exploration of the human condition through rich, imaginative storytelling.
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