Description
Labyrinth City
Book Summary
An original collection of poems that invites you to explore the city from a poetic and fun perspective. Through 30 compositions, Pedro Mañas transforms the urban landscape into a scene full of life, where noises, characters, celebrations, and seasonal changes take center stage. With a creative approach and a critical touch, this book allows the reader to recognize and rediscover the urban environment with plasticity and humor. A work of literary engineering that combines imagination and realism in a highly original sensory atmosphere.
What is it about?
Labyrinth City is a poetic journey through the city in all its dimensions. Each poem addresses a familiar reality, from the characteristic sounds of the streets to the characters that inhabit them, including the transformations brought by the seasons. The author builds an urban mosaic where everyday life becomes poetic material, treated with a fun and, at times, healthily critical tone. The work stands out for its ability to make all the pieces fit together, creating a sensory atmosphere that envelops the reader and allows them to recognize their own environment with a renewed perspective.
Main Themes
- The city as a poetic space and stage for daily life.
- Seasonal changes and their influence on the urban landscape.
- The characteristic characters and noises of the urban environment.
- Festivals and traditions as elements of collective identity.
- Social criticism from a creative and humorous approach.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at children and adolescents interested in poetry, as well as young readers who want to discover a different way of looking at their surroundings. It is also ideal for educators and reading mediators looking for works that combine literary quality with relatable and accessible topics. Its fun tone and visual approach make it especially attractive for those just starting with poetry.
What this book offers
- A poetic and original vision of the city that invites you to rediscover the everyday.
- A playful approach to poetry, with clear and accessible language.
- Critical and reflective content treated with humor and creativity.
- A sensory experience that stimulates imagination and observation.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Mañas, Pedro
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY, ANTHOLOGIES, YEARBOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
- Collection: POETRY
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication Date: March 2020
- Number of pages: 68
- Weight: 340 g
Editorial Review
Labyrinth City is a poetic proposal that stands out for its originality and its ability to connect with a young audience. Pedro Mañas manages to transform a topic as common as the city into fresh and stimulating literary material, combining imagination and realism with a fun and critical tone. It is a highly recommended work for those looking for quality poetry that invites you to look at your surroundings with fresh eyes, and a success for introducing young people to the poetic genre in an enjoyable and meaningful way.