{"product_id":"9788412060539","title":"Ashes to the wind","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAshes to the Wind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAshes to the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e is a poetic work by Javier de la Rosa that invites the reader on an introspective journey through verses laden with emotion and reflection. The book offers a lucid and sometimes irreverent look at the human condition, memory, and the passage of time. With a poetic voice that is not afraid to confront the absurd, the author builds a space where irony and melancholy intertwine, offering the reader a literary experience that goes beyond mere reading to become an exercise in personal questioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work unfolds as a collection of poems that explore the fragility of existence and the persistence of memories. Javier de la Rosa uses direct language and a critical gaze to address themes such as illness, death, and the bureaucracy of daily life, as suggested by the mention of \"custodians and doctors.\" However, this is not dark or defeatist poetry; rather, the author employs a tone of irony and defiance, even desiring \"alienation\" as a form of liberation. The book thus becomes a testament to resistance, where the ashes of the past are scattered to the wind to give way to a new way of understanding life, loss, and one's own identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCriticism of institutions and authority, represented by the figure of the custodians and doctors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for freedom through madness or alienation as an escape from oppressive reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection on mortality and the passage of time, symbolized by the ashes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIrony and dark humor as tools for facing suffering and the absurd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory and oblivion, and how the past dissipates or remains in the poet's consciousness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for readers of contemporary poetry who are looking for an authentic and uncompromising voice. It is ideal for those who appreciate lyricism that combines philosophical reflection with social criticism and a touch of irreverence. It will also be of interest to those attracted to works that explore the boundaries between sanity and madness, or who look to poetry as a mirror of human contradictions. It is not a light read, but an invitation to introspection for a mature audience accustomed to auteur poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique poetic perspective that challenges conventions and authority with irony and courage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that invites reflection on freedom, identity, and resistance in the face of adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA space for emotional catharsis, where the reader can confront their own existential concerns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA sample of contemporary Spanish poetry with a personal and recognizable voice within the publisher's collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Javier de la Rosa (1949-)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huerga y Fierro Editores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e POETRY, POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS, POETIC ANTHOLOGIES (VARIOUS POETS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e POETRY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAshes to the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e is presented as a work of poetry that is not afraid to enter uncomfortable territory, offering a critical and lucid voice that connects with the reader from the very first line. Javier de la Rosa's proposal stands out for its honesty and its ability to generate deep reflection through poetic language that is accessible yet loaded with meaning. For an audience interested in poetry as a vehicle for denunciation and self-knowledge, this book represents a valuable addition to their library, consolidating the publisher's commitment to singular voices within the current lyrical landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUERGA Y FIERRO EDITORES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409972060507,"sku":"9788412060539","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841206053.jpg?v=1781898747","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412060539","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}