Description
All rivers were torrents
Book summary
This work gathers the poetic trajectory of Andrés García Madrid, offering the reader a journey through his first and fundamental poetry books, from "Mi barco" (1966) to "El Peralejo" (1978). The volume allows one to discover the evolution of a lyrical voice that moves between the exploration of the everyday, memory, and a deep social sensibility, also including an incursion into short theater. A unique opportunity to access the early poetry of a singular author.
What is it about?
"Todos los ríos eran torrentes" collects the first poetry books by Andrés García Madrid, published between 1966 and 1978. The book begins with "Mi barco" (1966), his first collection of poems, followed by "Subversión o clamor portugués" (1975), a set of poems reflecting an intense vital and political experience. Between them, "El maravilloso mundo de las abejas" (1969) is included, a poetic album for children that shows the author's versatility. The collection is completed with "El Peralejo" (1978), his third book of poems, and "El concejo" (1979), a short theatrical work performed in the streets of Madrid. Together, the work traces the map of a writing that seeks its identity between personal lyricism and commitment to its time.
Main themes
- Memory and childhood as territories of poetic exploration.
- Social and political consciousness, especially in "Subversión o clamor portugués".
- Nature and the everyday as sources of lyrical inspiration.
- Experimentation with short forms and street theater.
- The evolution of a poetic voice over a decade of creation.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary Spanish poetry, especially those who wish to know the early work of a poet with a unique trajectory. It will also be of interest to scholars of social and memory poetry, as well as those who appreciate collections that allow one to follow an author's creative development from their beginnings.
What this book provides
- Access to the early poetic work of Andrés García Madrid, difficult to find in original editions.
- A chronological journey through the evolution of his style and thematic concerns.
- The inclusion of a children's work and a theatrical piece, which broaden the view of the author.
- A look at Spanish poetry of the 1960s and 1970s from a personal and committed perspective.
Technical data
- Author: García Madrid, Andrés
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Poetry by individual poets
- Collection: Signos
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2024
- Number of pages: 370
- Weight: 460 g
Editorial assessment
This collection is of great interest to those who wish to delve into the poetry of Andrés García Madrid, an author who, although with an intermittent output in his beginnings, shows a coherent and personal voice. The edition gathers scattered and hard-to-access works, allowing for a comprehensive view of his first creative stage. The inclusion of children's poetry and short theater adds nuances to his literary profile. A useful volume for both new readers and specialists in contemporary Spanish poetry.