Description
COMPLETE POETRY II
Book Summary
This second and final volume gathers the final poetic production of Valerià Pujol, a key figure in the renewal of Catalan literature in the late 20th century. Here, the reader will find his last three poetry collections, including the work awarded the Carles Riba Prize, in an edition that culminates the recovery of his legacy. An essential book for understanding the evolution of contemporary Catalan poetry and accessing a voice that knew how to capture the transformations of its time.
What is it about?
This volume collects the last three poetry books by Valerià Pujol, written between the seventies and eighties, a period of profound political, social, and aesthetic changes in Catalonia. The work includes La trista veu d'Orfeu i el tornaveu de Tàntal, which won the prestigious Carles Riba Prize, La xarxa del númida, and Els breus estius. Through these poetry collections, Pujol explores themes such as classical myth, identity, internal exile, and the transience of time, all with a language that breaks with established conventions. The volume is completed with an epilogue by the poet Jaume Creus that contextualizes and enriches the reading of the work.
Main themes
- The revision of classical myths (Orpheus, Tantalus) as a metaphor for the contemporary human condition.
- The search for identity and the feeling of uprootedness in a world in transformation.
- The transience of time and memory, especially in Els breus estius.
- The renewal of poetic language and formal experimentation within the Catalan tradition.
- The dialogue between literary tradition and the aesthetic modernity of the seventies and eighties.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary Catalan poetry, scholars of late 20th-century literature, and anyone wishing to discover or rediscover the work of a fundamental poet in the aesthetic renewal of his generation. It is also a recommended read for those seeking reflective, cultured poetry with a strong anchoring in classical tradition and formal experimentation.
What this book offers
- Access to the complete work of a central poet of Catalan literature, whose books were difficult to find until now.
- A comprehensive view of the poetic evolution of Valerià Pujol, from his most emblematic works to his final production.
- An epilogue by Jaume Creus that offers reading keys and critical context to appreciate the work in all its depth.
- The opportunity to delve into poetry that combines formal rigor with creative freedom, reflecting a time of cultural effervescence.
Technical specifications
- Author: PUJOL I BOSCH, VALERIA
- Publisher: COSSETANIA
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Poetry by individual poets
- Collection: Quaderns de la Font del Cargol
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2024
- Number of pages: 260
- Weight: 368 g
Editorial assessment
This edition successfully closes the recovery of the complete poetry of Valerià Pujol, making a work that marked a turning point in Catalan literature available to the contemporary reader. The selection of his last three books allows one to appreciate the maturity of a poet who knew how to combine classical tradition with formal renewal. For those who study or enjoy the Catalan poetry of the last third of the 20th century, this volume is a valuable and necessary addition to any library.