Description
THE REMAINS
Book Summary
Munir Hachemi, author of the novel "Cosas vivas" (Living Things), offers us in "Los Restos" (The Remains) a poetry born from the most essential commitment: commitment to language. This collection of poems, winner of the 2022 Ojo Crítico Poetry Prize, engages the reader with a simple rawness and a lucid gaze on war, politics, and the personal. Through precise verses and a poetic voice that does not avoid discomfort, Hachemi constructs a work that invites reflection on reality from a critical and profoundly human perspective.
What is it about?
"Los Restos" is a collection of poems that explores the tension between the personal and the political, challenging the convention that these are already outdated categories. The author observes war, violence, and indifference from a position of apparent peace, but with the awareness that this peace is a blindfold. The work dives into the remains of what is left after conflict, whether it be military, social, or intimate. Hachemi uses sharp and restrained language to strip bare the contradictions of the contemporary world, without falling into pamphleteering or complacency. Each poem is a fragment of reality, a snapshot that forces one to look directly at what we would prefer to ignore.
Main Themes
- Political and social commitment through poetry.
- War and violence as everyday realities.
- The tension between the personal and the political.
- Critique of indifference and the complicit gaze.
- Language as a tool for resistance and denunciation.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary poetry with a strong critical and social component. It is ideal for those seeking a poetic voice that does not shy away from discomfort and that engages with current political reality. It will also be attractive to followers of Munir Hachemi's narrative, as well as to those who appreciate precise, restrained poetry charged with intention.
What this book offers
- A lucid and uncompromising look at war and violence.
- A deep reflection on the poet's commitment to their time.
- Poetry that defies conventions and compels thought.
- A brief but intense work that invites rereading.
- Recognition of an established author, backed by a prestigious award.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Munir Hachemi
- Publisher: La Bella Varsovia
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Poetry, Poetry by individual poets
- Collection: Poetry
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: April 2022
- Number of pages: 60
- Weight: 121 g
Editorial Review
"Los Restos" is a poetry collection that stands out for its ability to condense a profound political and social reflection into just a few verses. Munir Hachemi demonstrates a mastery of language that goes beyond aesthetics, using poetry as an instrument of denunciation and questioning. The work, recognized with the 2022 Ojo Crítico Poetry Prize, presents itself as an essential read for those looking for committed, intelligent poetry that steers clear of common tropes. Its brevity does not diminish its depth; rather, it intensifies it, making each poem a remnant that lingers in the reader's conscience.