Description
DARING
Book Summary
A collection of free-verse poems that gathers the most intimate reflections and thoughts of an author who, after a long life dedicated to business and engineering, finally dares to publish his first poetic work. Atrevimientos is a sincere journey, free from formal constraints, through the eyes of a man who has traveled the world, worked as an amateur historian, geographer, and photographer, and who now, retired, gives free rein to his lyrical voice. The reader will find here direct, thoughtful, and vital poetry, born from experience and the desire to share a personal vision of the world.
What is it about?
The book collects a series of poems that function as a lyrical diary of an author facing the poetic art for the first time. Through free verse, Fernando Criado explores his concerns, memories, and observations, the result of a life rich in professional experiences, travels, and hobbies. The work is presented as an act of creative courage, where the author justifies his decision to publish these texts in the preface, defining the collection as an exercise in sincerity and expressive freedom. The poems navigate universal themes from a personal and meditated perspective, without being bound by classical metrics or rhymes.
Main Themes
- Vital reflection and taking stock of a life dedicated to multiple disciplines.
- Creative freedom and expression without formal constraints in poetry.
- The traveler's gaze and the experience accumulated over the years.
- The act of daring to publish and share one's own poetic voice in maturity.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary free-verse poetry, especially that which is born from personal experience and introspection. Also for those who appreciate works by authors who begin their literary journey in a mature stage of life, offering a different and reflective perspective. It is a suitable read for those seeking sincere, unpretentious poetry that connects directly with the author's experiences and thoughts.
What this book offers
- A new and authentic poetic voice, the result of a long life and professional trajectory.
- A collection of free-verse poems that invite personal reflection.
- The opportunity to discover an author who debuts in the poetic genre with honesty and without pretensions.
- A work that demonstrates that creativity and the desire to express oneself have no age.
Technical Details
- Author: Fernando Criado
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editorial
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Poetry
- Collection: Poetry
- Publication Date: April 2019
- Number of pages: 102
- Weight: 121 g
Editorial Assessment
Atrevimientos represents the poetic debut of an author who does not seek to fit into established literary currents, but who writes from the need to express an intense and varied life. The work may interest those who value poetry as a vehicle for genuine experiences, offering a counterpoint to younger or more academic voices. It is a book that invites one to know the perspective of a multifaceted man who, finally, dares to share his verse.