Description
Folds of Time
Book Summary
Folds of Time is a double and surprising work that offers the reader two poetic experiences in a single volume. Conceived as two parallel books folded one inside the other, it allows for a traditional linear reading or independent exploration of each. With a deep cultural resonance, the author shares his passion for art, music, and love through poetry that celebrates enjoyment and bliss, moving away from conventional sadness. A tribute to Magritte's surrealism opens the work, inviting the curious to discover the paintings that inspire each poem.
What is it about?
The work is structured in two books that unfold simultaneously, offering a non-linear reading full of possibilities. The first chapter, titled "Magrittianas," brings together more than sixty poems that function as a tribute to the surrealist painter René Magritte. Each poem takes its title from a work by the artist, inviting the reader to search for and contemplate the paintings to enrich the poetic experience. The rest of the volume explores, with a celebratory and guilt-free tone, themes such as love, desire, music, and art, in a style that evokes Arab-Andalusian poetry and the joy of the senses. It is a book that lends itself to multiple readings and discoveries.
Main themes
- Tribute to the surrealism of René Magritte through poetry.
- Love and eroticism as a celebration of bliss and pleasure, without guilt.
- Music and art as sources of inspiration and knowledge.
- Formal experimentation with the structure of the book and non-linear reading.
- The influence of Arab-Andalusian poetry on contemporary lyricism.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at lovers of contemporary poetry who are looking for an original and stimulating reading experience. It is ideal for curious readers interested in the connections between literature and the visual arts, especially surrealism. It will also be attractive to those who appreciate a vitalist, sensual poetry free of conventions, which celebrates aesthetic and emotional enjoyment.
What this book offers
- A double and non-linear reading experience, which invites you to explore the book in two different ways.
- A bridge between poetry and painting, with more than sixty poems inspired by the works of René Magritte.
- A vision of poetry as a celebration of joy, love, and pleasure, far removed from sadness.
- A cultural journey through references to art, music, and the Arab-Andalusian literary tradition.
- An invitation to curiosity and the search for the pictorial works that inspire the poems.
Technical sheet
- Author: García Gallego, Jesús
- Publisher: El Toro Celeste
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: INDIVIDUAL POETS' POETRY
- Collection: LA FEDERICA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2025
- Number of pages: 252
- Weight: 130 g
Editorial assessment
Folds of Time is a poetic proposal that stands out for its formal originality and thematic richness. The double-book structure is not a mere artifice, but responds to a desire to offer the reader an active and personalized experience. The connection with Magritte's work provides an additional layer of meaning, turning the reading into a dialogue between word and image. For an audience interested in cultured, sensory, and vitalist poetry, this work represents an opportunity to discover a voice that celebrates beauty and pleasure without reservations.