Description
Sir, the soldier does not repair!
Book Summary
An inner dialogue of poetic intensity that takes place between an executioner and his hostage, in which the consciousness of a schizophrenic converses with his bipolarity from a shelter bunker. Rosa Amor del Olmo constructs a collection of poems that explores the duality of the human mind, internal conflict, and the struggle for identity. A brief but profound work that invites the reader to delve into the limits of perception and sanity.
What is it about?
The collection of poems unfolds as a dialogue between two opposing voices: an executioner and his hostage, which represent facets of the same personality. From a closed and symbolic space—a shelter bunker—the unconscious of a schizophrenic communicates with his bipolarity, giving rise to a poetic conversation about control, submission, and resistance. Through verses charged with tension and lyricism, the author explores the complexity of mental disorders and the search for balance amidst internal chaos.
Main themes
- Duality of the mind: the conflict between reason and emotion, sanity and madness.
- Fragmented identity: the representation of schizophrenia and bipolarity as conflicting voices.
- Power relationship: the bond between executioner and hostage as a metaphor for internal control.
- Refuge and isolation: the bunker as a space for introspection and confrontation.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary poetry that addresses psychological and existential themes. It is especially suitable for those seeking a work that explores the complexity of the human mind from a lyrical and symbolic perspective, as well as for those who appreciate poetry by an author with a unique and daring voice.
What this book offers
- A poetic and sensitive look at mental disorders, far from stereotypes.
- An introspective reading experience that invites reflection on one's own identity.
- An original literary dialogue between two opposing voices that enriches the understanding of human duality.
- A brief but intense work, ideal for a slow and meditative read.
Technical specifications
- Author: Amor del Olmo, Rosa
- Publisher: Ediciones Torre de Lis
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY, POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS
- Collection: LITERATURA ABIERTA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2023
- Number of pages: 56
- Weight: 150 g
Editorial review
A daring and coherent poetic proposal that manages to convey the tension of internal conflict with precise and evocative language. The dialogue structure and the brevity of the work reinforce its impact, making it a recommended read for those who seek poetry that transcends the merely aesthetic and delves into the psychological. Rosa Amor del Olmo demonstrates sensitivity and mastery of verse to address a complex subject with honesty and depth.