Description
Red Cathedral
Book Summary
Welcome to an apocalyptic Madrid turned into a dusty, dreamlike Far West. In this setting, the Comensales, a group of outlaw poets, fight to build a new society. This is the story of Cielo, a woman whose heart, vast and intricate as the naves of a cathedral, becomes the center of a revolution fueled by desire. A novel that is at once a vital manifesto, a poetic experiment, and a vindication of female sensuality at every age.
What is it about?
In a dystopian, desert-like Madrid, where horses still roam the roads and outlaws challenge each other to duels of verse, we meet Cielo. Her story is the intimate biography of a rebellious heart that revolts against a world in ruins. Together with the Comensales, a group of outlaw poets, Cielo embarks on a quest to create a new social order, where poetry and love are the only forces capable of tearing down old structures. The work unfolds as a treatise on the multiple meanings of love, exploring passion, desire, and sensuality as engines of personal and collective change. It is a lover’s promise and a cry for freedom that defies convention.
Main Themes
- Poetic dystopia and dreamlike western in a post-apocalyptic Madrid.
- Social and personal revolution fueled by desire and poetry.
- Female sensuality and its vindication throughout the different stages of a woman's life.
- Love as a transformative force and engine of change, in its multiple and sometimes contradictory forms.
- The creation of a new society from the ashes of the old, led by women poets.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at readers looking for an experimental and poetic narrative that breaks traditional molds. It is ideal for those who enjoy speculative fiction with a strong lyrical component, as well as those interested in feminism, the vindication of female desire, and stories of resistance and the creation of new worlds from the margins. It is also a perfect read for lovers of poetry and prose that merge into a single, powerful tale.
What this book offers
- A unique reading experience that fuses the novel, poetry, and artistic manifesto.
- An original and powerful vision of revolution, where desire and sensuality are weapons of mass construction.
- A vindication of poetry as a tool for social and personal transformation.
- A deep and unconventional exploration of love and female sensuality at all stages of life.
- A story of resistance and hope in an apocalyptic environment, showing that it is always possible to create beauty and community.
Technical Specifications
- Author: FORTUN, GLORIA
- Publisher: DOS BIGOTES
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: DOS BIGOTES
- Publication Date: May 2022
- Number of pages: 112
- Weight: 200 g
Editorial Review
Red Cathedral is a bold and refreshing literary proposal that defies traditional classifications. Gloria Fortún constructs a universe of her own where poetry and narrative join hands to offer a reflection on love, desire, and the capacity to reinvent the world. Her lyrical style and powerful imagery make reading it a sensory and intellectual experience. Recommended for those looking for a new and original voice in contemporary literature, willing to break all the rules.