Description
SYNESTHESIA
Book summary
This collective work brings together the sensibility and voice of fourteen poets who have shared the same creative workshop. The reader will find a collection of short poems that explore sensory perception and emotion through language. The primary value of this anthology lies in offering a diverse sample of styles and perspectives within the same training process, demonstrating how poetry can be a vehicle for personal and collective expression.
What is it about?
Synesthesia is the result of work carried out by students of the poetry workshop at the Popular University of Logroño, under the guidance of poet Adriana Bañares. The title alludes to the mixing of sensations, a poetic device that connects different senses to create unique images. Throughout its 88 pages, the authors explore themes such as memory, love, nature, and identity, offering a polyphonic vision of the human experience. Each poem is an independent piece that, taken together, forms a mosaic of contemporary voices seeking their own expressive path.
Main themes
- Sensory perception and its poetic representation.
- The exploration of individual identity through collective writing.
- Memory and personal experience as lyrical raw material.
- The process of learning and creation in a literary workshop.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary poetry and in anthologies that collect the work of emerging authors. It will also be of particular interest to those who participate in or wish to participate in creative writing workshops, as it shows the tangible result of a learning process. It is a suitable read for those seeking a fresh and diverse approach to current lyric poetry.
What this book offers
- A representative sample of the poetry being written in current literary workshops.
- The opportunity to discover new poetic voices with distinct styles and sensibilities.
- A testament to the value of collective creation and mentorship in the creative process.
- A short but intense read, ideal for those who wish to approach poetry in small doses.
Technical specifications
- Author: Abad, Begoña; Andújar, Sonia; Arróniz, Roberto; Bustamante, Mamen; Cuaresma, Ana; García, Gina; García Rodríguez, Javier; Herrero, Raúl; Luna, Alterio; Malvís, José; Menéndez, Ada; Moreno, Arantza; Sánchez Alegría, Raúl; Vidal, Alberto
- Publisher: ALOHA
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Poetic anthologies (various poets)
- Collection: OFF
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: April 2022
- Number of pages: 88
- Weight: 150 g
Editorial review
Synesthesia is an anthology that fulfills the purpose of giving visibility to the work of a group of poets in training. Its main attraction is the diversity of voices and approaches, which allows the reader to explore different lyrical registers in a single volume. Although these are not established authors, the work has the merit of being an authentic testimony of the creative process in a literary workshop, making it an honest and accessible proposal for those who appreciate poetry as a shared experience.