Description
Demens
Book Summary
Demens is a poetic work that addresses Alzheimer's and the progressive degradation it causes in a person. Cristina Sanz Ruiz explores how, upon losing language and humanistic reference points, the animal essence of the human being emerges. The collection of poems culminates with verses by Salinas, where the work is reconstructed from that void, offering a profound reflection on the fragility and resilience of the human condition.
What is it about?
The book narrates, through poetry, the process of cognitive and emotional deterioration caused by Alzheimer's. It is not limited to describing the disease but delves into the human capacities that vanish: memory, language, and identity. As these pillars crumble, the work reveals what remains: the animal essence, stripped of cultural artifices. In a final twist, the verses of Salinas act as a turning point, where poetry is reconstructed from loss, transforming degradation into an act of creation.
Main themes
- Alzheimer's as a process of dehumanization and loss of identity.
- The relationship between language, culture, and the animal essence of the human being.
- The degradation of memory and the fragility of the human condition.
- Poetic reconstruction from void and absence.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary poetry that addresses existential and social themes. Especially recommended for those seeking a literary reflection on Alzheimer's, old age, and the loss of identity, as well as for poetry lovers who explore the limits of language and the human condition.
What this book offers
- A poetic and sensitive perspective on a neurodegenerative disease.
- A reflection on human essence beyond culture and language.
- An emotional journey that culminates in an act of reconstruction and hope.
- A short but intense work, ideal for a slow and meditative reading.
Technical specifications
- Author: Sanz Ruiz, Cristina
- Publisher: El Toro Celeste
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: POETRY
- Collection: LA BALTASARA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2023
- Number of pages: 78
- Weight: 140 g
Editorial review
Demens is a collection of poems that approaches Alzheimer's with sensitivity and raw honesty, moving away from clinical perspectives to enter the realm of the human. The work stands out for its ability to transform degradation into a poetic act, offering a reading that challenges the reader both through its subject matter and its literary construction. Recommended for those looking for poetry committed to reality and with a strong reflective component.