Description
LIKE THIS
Book summary
LIKE THIS is a poetic proposal that defies the formal and thematic conventions of contemporary Spanish poetry. Javier Rodríguez Fernández constructs a book conceived for reading aloud, where apparent simplicity hides multiple layers of meaning. Through a familiar and anti-rhetorical tone, combined with high-culture references and imitations of popular lyric poetry, the author invites the reader to discover contradictions and participate in a critical dialogue that seeks reflection rather than simple aesthetic applause.
What is it about?
The book LIKE THIS is presented as a collection of poems that explore the internal tensions and contradictions of Spanish poetry and, by extension, the society that produces it. The author employs a formally simple poetry, designed to be read repeatedly, revealing new nuances and meanings with each reading. The work combines a familiar and anti-rhetorical tone with quotations from high culture, creating a deliberate contrast. It includes imitations of popular lyric poetry, a poem that recreates a folk song, and two nearly identical versions of the same poem, inviting comparison and analysis. The book is composed to be received orally, seeking to provoke debate and controversy at different strata and levels of reading, beyond unanimous aesthetic acceptance.
Main themes
- Contradictions of contemporary Spanish poetry.
- Relationship between popular culture and high culture.
- Orality and the reception of the poem as a shared experience.
- Rereading and the multiplicity of interpretations.
- Irony and provocation as critical tools.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers of poetry who seek an experience that goes beyond aesthetic contemplation. It is ideal for those who enjoy experimental poetry, intertextual play, and critical reflection on language and society. It will also be attractive to students and scholars of current Spanish poetry interested in proposals that question established forms and themes.
What this book offers
- A multiple-reading experience that is enriched with every rereading.
- A questioning of poetic and social conventions through irony and contradiction.
- An exploration of orality as a central element of poetry.
- A dialogue between popular tradition and erudite culture.
- An invitation to debate and critical reflection rather than passive acceptance.
Technical specifications
- Author: Javier Rodríguez Fernández
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Poetry, Individual poets' poetry
- Collection: Poetry
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2021
- Number of pages: 98
- Weight: 152 g
Editorial review
LIKE THIS is a work that stands out for its desire to provoke and question, moving away from complacent poetry. Its proposal for a reading aloud and its structure that invites rereading make it an interesting book for those looking for an active and critical poetic experience. The combination of a familiar tone with cultured references and popular forms creates a contrast that enriches the reading, although its reception may be polarizing. It is a work that, without a doubt, will enrich the debate on the role of poetry in today's society.