Description
Contradiós
Book Summary
Contradiós inaugurates the new stage of the Cuadernos Romero at El Toro Celeste, rescuing the early poetry of Miguel Romero Esteo. Written between 1949 and 1951, when the author was preparing for the priesthood, these verses display a fascinating paradox: the creation of fierce poems against divinity from within the heart of religious training. The reader will find a literary testimony of youth, charged with rebellion and irony, that anticipates the expressive power of one of the most unique playwrights in Spanish literature.
What is it about?
This notebook collects a series of poems written by Miguel Romero Esteo during his youth, in a period when he was simultaneously preparing for the priesthood and writing poetry that directly confronted the figure of God. The work is presented as a document of vital and creative contradictions, where the lyrical impulse becomes a vehicle for intellectual and existential rebellion. Through incisive and uncompromising verses, the author explores the conflict between imposed faith and the need for personal affirmation, offering an intimate testimony of his formative process as a writer. The edition, edited by Rafael Torán, contextualizes this literary rarity within the author's trajectory.
Main themes
- Youthful rebellion and the questioning of divine authority.
- The paradox between religious training and blasphemous writing.
- The search for creative identity in youth.
- Irony and provocation as literary tools.
- Autobiographical document of a formative period.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at readers interested in post-war Spanish poetry, scholars of the work of Miguel Romero Esteo, and those who appreciate literary testimonies of youth charged with ideological and creative tension. It will also be of interest to those exploring the contradictions between faith and artistic expression.
What this book offers
- Access to a little-known and early facet of a relevant author of Spanish literature.
- A paradigmatic example of how personal contradiction can fuel an intense literary work.
- A historical and literary document that illuminates the creative context of a singular playwright.
- A brief but dense reading experience, ideal for those seeking poetry of high emotional and intellectual voltage.
Technical specifications
- Author: Romero Esteo, Miguel
- Publisher: El Toro Celeste
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY, MONTORO LOCAL HISTORY
- Collection: CUADERNOS ROMERO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2022
- Number of pages: 38
- Weight: 82 g
Editorial assessment
Contradiós represents an editorial rarity of great value for followers of Miguel Romero Esteo and for lovers of poetry that explores the limits of personal contradiction. Its brevity does not diminish the intensity of verses which, written in the prime of youth, already distill the expressive force and irreverent attitude that would characterize the author's later work. It is a collector's item that invites reflection on the origins of literary creation.