{"title":"Karl Maurer","description":"\u003cp\u003eKarl Maurer’s works invite readers into a world shaped by vivid imagery and thoughtful reflection. His poetry, such as in \u003cem\u003eThe Azure Cloister – Thirty–Five Poems\u003c\/em\u003e, explores themes of art, culture, and the human experience with a refined and contemplative voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e sphere, Maurer’s writing offers a rich tapestry of language that resonates with readers seeking depth and subtle beauty. His collections are a compelling journey through emotion and intellect alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-azure-cloister-thirtyfive-poems-by-carlos-german-belli-9780997228793","title":"The Azure Cloister – Thirty–Five Poems","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew translations of poems by prominent Peruvian poet Carlos Germán Belli.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection of poems by internationally renowned Peruvian poet Carlos Germán Belli tempers a dark, ironic vision of worldly injustice with the \"red midnight sun\" of hope. Belli's contemplative verses express faith in language, in bodily joy, and in artistic form. These thirty-five poems explore public and domestic spaces of confinement and freedom, from paralysis to the ease of a bird in its \"azure cloister.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTranslations by Karl Maurer retain Belli's original meter, follow his complex syntax, and meet the challenges of his poetic language, which ranges from colloquial Peruvian slang to the ironic use of seventeenth-century Spanish. This volume also includes notes and reflections on Belli and on the art of translation. Beyond introducing American readers to a major presence in world poetry, \u003cem\u003eThe Azure Cloister\u003c\/em\u003e offers a fresh approach to the translation of contemporary verse in Spanish in this bilingual edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432807809260,"sku":"9780997228793","price":45.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780997228793.jpg?v=1774766384"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/karl-maurer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}