Description
Astral Summary and other poems
Book Summary
This bilingual edition collects the final work that Joan Brossa was finalizing when he was surprised by death. Astral Summary offers a polyhedral gaze that combines the sharp political criticism characteristic of the author with a more metaphysical and reflective facet. The reader will discover a Brossa who, without abandoning his playful and experimental tone, delves into a more elaborate and rigorous poetic terrain, where the desire for synthesis between man and the universe becomes the central axis of a brilliant and profound work.
What is it about?
Astral Summary and other poems is Joan Brossa's poetic testament, a book that condenses his essential concerns. The great theme of politics runs through the entire text, maintaining continuity with his previous work, but at the same time it presents an unprecedented Brossa: that of metaphysical concerns. The adjective "astral" refers not only to cosmic space, but also to the spiritual plane, reflecting a constant search for the synthesis between the human being and the universe. Unlike other poems of his with a clearer meaning, this is a highly elaborate and rigorous text, brilliant at many moments, which demonstrates the author's ability to create serious poetry without renouncing playfulness and formal experimentation.
Main themes
- Political criticism as the backbone of the work.
- The metaphysical quest and the connection between man and the cosmos.
- Reflection on existence and the spiritual plane.
- Poetic play and formal experimentation as a creative method.
- The synthesis between the playful and the rigorous in literary creation.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers of contemporary poetry interested in the work of Joan Brossa and in 20th-century Spanish experimental poetry. It will also be of great interest to those who seek a poetry that combines political commitment with a deep metaphysical reflection, as well as to literature scholars who wish to learn about the last creative stage of one of the most unique and transgressive poets of the Spanish language.
What this book offers
- Access to the posthumous work of a fundamental author, offering a complete view of his poetic evolution.
- A reading experience that combines intellectual rigor with the pleasure of literary play and experimentation.
- A profound reflection on universal themes such as politics, spirituality, and the relationship of the human being with the universe.
- A bilingual edition that allows the work to be appreciated in its original language and in Spanish.
Technical specifications
- Author: JOAN BROSSA
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS
- Collection: GRAFFITI
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: September 2023
- Number of pages: 70
- Weight: 135 g
Editorial assessment
Astral Summary and other poems represents a valuable discovery for followers of Joan Brossa and for contemporary poetry in general. As it is his posthumous work, it offers a unique perspective on the final concerns of the author, showing an evolution towards a more metaphysical tone without giving up his characteristic critical and playful gaze. The bilingual edition and pocket format facilitate access, making it a recommended acquisition both for collectors and for new readers who wish to delve into the poetry of one of the great innovators of Spanish literature.