Description
LAUGHS THE HUSTLE
Book Summary
A poetic journey through Madrid's Gran Vía that transforms a street into a universe. Cesare Priá turns the avenue's hustle and bustle into a stage where past and present, fantasy and reality, intertwine. The reader will find a collection of poems that moves between historical memory and observation of the present, where figures like Hemingway and Ouka Leele stroll through the verses. A work that invites us to rediscover the language of time etched into buildings and to soar in the nakedness of everything possible.
What is it about?
LAUGHS THE HUSTLE is a collection of poetry that takes Madrid's Gran Vía as its central axis and a symbol for all the streets of the world. The author explores the street as a space to remember the future, a place inhabited by fantasies that scream visions of spilled time. Through his verses, the reader traverses the dust of history's specter to immerse themselves in the present, where the melody of voices permeates the mirrors of the buildings. The work intertwines the memory of figures like Hemingway and Ouka Leele with the observation of daily hustle, revealing how buildings wait with the language of time. It is an exploration of the nakedness of the possible, where fantasy merges with reality to offer a unique look at the urban landscape and its symbolic weight.
Main themes
- The city as a symbolic universe and a space of memory.
- Time and its language etched into urban architecture.
- The intersection of past and present, fantasy and reality.
- The figure of the stroller as an observer of hustle and history.
- The presence of cultural references (Hemingway, Ouka Leele) in the street's imaginary.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for lovers of contemporary poetry interested in exploring urban space as a lyrical territory. Also for readers looking for a work that combines historical memory with observation of the present, as well as for those fascinated by Madrid and its streets as a stage for life and art. It is especially suitable for those who appreciate poetry that dialogues with culture, architecture, and the passage of time.
What this book offers
- An original poetic look at Madrid's Gran Vía, transforming an everyday space into a universe of meanings.
- A dialogue between the past and the present through the presence of historical and artistic figures.
- A reflection on the language of time and the memory etched into buildings and streets.
- A reading experience that invites detailed observation of the urban environment.
- A work that fuses fantasy with reality, offering a naked vision of what is possible.
Technical data
- Author: Cesare Priá
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Poetry, Poetry by individual poets
- Collection: Poetry
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2024
- Number of pages: 92
- Weight: 159 g
Editorial review
LAUGHS THE HUSTLE offers a poetic proposal that transcends mere urban landscape to delve into a reflection on time and memory. Cesare Priá succeeds in turning the Gran Vía into a living character, charged with history and symbolism, that dialogues with the reader through its verses. The work is especially interesting for those seeking poetry that connects physical space with emotional and cultural experience, offering a read that invites pause and observation amidst the contemporary hustle. A book that can resonate both with lovers of Madrid and those who enjoy poetry that explores the relationship between human beings and their built environment.