Description
A FOREST IS NOT A REPEATED TREE
Book Summary
A collection of sonnets and "dream-sonnets" where irony and sharp language become tools to dismantle the impostures of the contemporary world. Félix Maraña weaves a critical meditation on life, death, and the human condition, exploring everything from the decay of thought to the degradation of the natural environment. With a style that evokes the most lucid satirical tradition, the author invites the reader on a poetic journey that is, at the same time, a reflection on power, heartbreak, and the imbalances of our society.
What is it about?
This collection of poems is structured around a profound meditation on existence. Through sonnets and freer compositions (the "dream-sonnets"), the author addresses death in all its manifestations: the death of critical thinking, that of the individual stripped of compassion, and that of the natural environment. The work is presented as an "eco-logical station," a critique of the imposition of power and the lack of love that permeates the world. The poet, with a corrosive talent, dismantles the falsehoods of intellectual and social life, while allowing himself moments of tenderness and lyrical reflection. The book possesses a clear "course and discourse," offering the reader a coherent structure that transitions between satire and elegy.
Main themes
- Critique of intellectual and social imposture.
- Death as a multiple phenomenon: of thought, of the human being, and of nature.
- Reflection on the human condition and its imbalances.
- Defense of the natural environment and critique of its deterioration.
- Heartbreak and criticism of power as destructive forces.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of poetry looking for a critical and lucid voice, far from lyrical conventionalisms. Especially suitable for those who enjoy the satirical and reflective tradition, with precise language and a sharp gaze on contemporary reality. Also for those interested in poetry that addresses ecological and social issues from a high-quality literary perspective.
What this book offers
- A critical and corrosive look at the impostures of today's world, expressed with highly precise poetic language.
- A profound reflection on death and life that invites personal meditation.
- An ecological consciousness integrated into the poetic tradition, which connects social criticism with the defense of the natural environment.
- The experience of poetry that combines the sonnet tradition with the expressive freedom of more contemporary forms.
Technical specifications
- Author: MARAÑA SANCHEZ, FELIX
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY, POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS
- Collection: POETRY
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: June 2023
- Number of pages: 191
- Weight: 278 g
Editorial review
A work that stands out for its internal coherence and its ability to unite the satirical tradition with a contemporary sensibility. Félix Maraña achieves a balance between the formal rigor of the sonnet and expressive freedom, offering the reader poetry that is both an exercise in style and a profound reflection on our time. The book is of particular interest to those looking for a critical poetic voice, one that does not shy away from commitment to social and ecological reality, and that finds in irony a powerful tool for existential inquiry.