Description
Zahoríes
Book Summary
Zahoríes is a poetic work that explores the resilience of memory and beauty in the face of the passage of time and loss. Laura Gómez Recas constructs a lyrical universe where transparency becomes an act of rebellion against absence and pain. Through verses that move between fragility and vital strength, the reader will find an ode to the persistence of the color of life, even when death and the sky darken the horizon. A collection of poems that invites introspection and the recognition of light in the midst of darkness.
What is it about?
The poetry collection Zahoríes delves into the tension between the ephemeral and the eternal, using the figure of the dowser—one who searches for underground water—as a metaphor for someone who probes the depths of the soul and time. The author weaves a reflection on the injustice of the passage of time and the burden of absence, where death nests and the sky weeps. However, in that scenario of hopelessness, a stubborn breath emerges that is the color of life, a resistance that refuses to disappear. The verses traverse memory, grief, and the beauty that persists, offering a lyrical experience that combines the rawness of loss with the affirmation of existence.
Main Themes
- The resistance of transparency and truth in the face of the injustice of time.
- Grief and absence as spaces where death and pain manifest.
- The persistence of life and beauty as an act of poetic rebellion.
- Inner searching and the exploration of the depths of the self, symbolized by the figure of the dowser.
- The tension between human fragility and the vital force that refuses to be extinguished.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary poetry that addresses the experience of grief, memory, and emotional resilience. It is ideal for those looking for a lyrical voice that combines introspection with a raw yet hopeful perspective on life. It will also be attractive to followers of current Spanish poetry and to those who appreciate the exploration of existential themes through polished and symbolic language.
What this book offers
- A deep reflection on the relationship between time, loss, and the persistence of life.
- A poetic experience that invites introspection and the recognition of beauty in adversity.
- An original lyrical voice that uses the metaphor of the dowser to explore the hidden layers of emotion.
- Careful and symbolic language that enriches the understanding of universal themes such as grief and hope.
- A work that connects with readers seeking poetry with emotional and philosophical depth.
Technical Sheet
- Author: Gómez Recas, Laura
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY, POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS, POETIC ANTHOLOGIES (VARIOUS POETS)
- Collection: POETRY
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: September 2020
- Number of pages: 105
- Weight: 162 g
Editorial Review
Zahoríes presents itself as a solid and coherent poetic proposal, which stands out for its ability to address universal themes from an intimate and symbolic perspective. Laura Gómez Recas achieves a balance between the rawness of loss and the affirmation of life, offering the reader an experience that goes beyond mere reading. The work may be of particular interest to those seeking poetry with emotional and philosophical weight, as well as to those who value the exploration of memory and grief through refined lyrical language. It is a recommended title to complete collections of contemporary Spanish poetry.

