{"product_id":"north-sea","title":"North sea","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(186, 18, 18);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eAbout the book: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"33\"\u003eNorth Sea\u003c\/em\u003e, by José Javier Villarreal, is a lyrical exploration where sound, rhythm, and image converge to create a deeply musical poetic experience. Through a fluid interplay of cadence and imagery, the poems invite readers not only to read but to hear the language, emphasizing the oral dimension of poetry and the subtle architecture of sound that shapes meaning. Set against the landscapes of northern Mexico, the collection transforms the region into a symbolic space where myth, memory, and the restless motion of the sea intertwine. Winner of the Premio Nacional de Poesía Aguascalientes in 1987, \u003cem data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eNorth Sea\u003c\/em\u003e moves from the local to the universal, crafting a poetic narrative that resonates beyond geography. Scott Bennett’s translation opens this landmark work to new readers, preserving the musicality and expansive vision that have made it a lasting reference in modern Mexican poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1752\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(186, 18, 18);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eAbout the author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJosé Javier Villarreal (Tecate, Baja California, Mexico, 1959) is a Mexican poet, essayist, and cultural promoter whose work has played a significant role in contemporary Mexican literature. Emerging as part of the generation of poets who reshaped the national poetic landscape during the 1980s, Villarreal is recognized for a style that combines musical language, evocative imagery, and a strong sense of place rooted in the landscapes and cultural memory of northern Mexico. His collection \u003cem data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eNorth Sea\u003c\/em\u003e received the Premio Nacional de Poesía Aguascalientes in 1987, one of the most prestigious literary awards in the country. In addition to his poetry, he has contributed extensively to literary criticism and cultural institutions, helping to promote Mexican literature both nationally and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Villareal, José Javier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53920153600340,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/4701\/0624\/files\/North_sea.jpg?v=1773256069","url":"https:\/\/americas.vasoroto.com\/products\/north-sea","provider":"Vaso Roto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}