Description
Onada
Book Summary
_Onada_ recovers the second poetry collection by Teresa d'Arenys, originally published in 1980, four years after she won the prestigious Amadeu Oller prize. This edition, featuring a new prologue by Oriol Izquierdo, brings together a suite of poems framed by brief prose pieces and the evocation of the poet Omar Khayyam, in memory of her friend Pep Coll. The reader will find an intimate and suggestive work that travels between Horta de Sant Joan and the Maresme, inviting a slow and contemplative reading. A publishing rescue that restores the voice of a singular author within contemporary Catalan poetry.
What is it about?
_Onada_ is a poetic collection that unfolds like a suite, where verse and brief prose intertwine to create an atmosphere of remembrance and homage. The work is dedicated to the poet Pep Coll, who, according to the initial dedication, chose the sea and wrote his final verse. The shadow of the Persian poet Omar Khayyam hovers over the poems, adding a layer of philosophical and orientalist depth. The book was born from a unique creative process, straddling two territories: the inland landscape of Horta de Sant Joan and the Maresme coast. This geographical duality is reflected in poetry that oscillates between the telluric and the maritime, between memory and the present moment. The current edition rescues not only the texts but also elements of the original creation and editorial process, offering the reader a more complete experience. It is, in essence, an invitation to pause, gaze at the stars, and let yourself be carried by the favorable winds of poetry.
Main Themes
- Memory and poetic homage to a departed friend.
- The duality between the inland landscape (Horta de Sant Joan) and the maritime landscape (Maresme).
- The influence of Persian poetry, especially that of Omar Khayyam.
- The brevity and intensity of life, expressed through poems and short prose.
- The creative and editorial process as part of the work itself.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers of contemporary Catalan poetry interested in authors with a unique, individual voice. It is also for those seeking a short but intense work with a strong lyrical and meditative component. It is especially suitable for those who appreciate editions that recover hard-to-find texts and offer context regarding their creation. Furthermore, it will be of interest to scholars of 1980s poetry in Catalonia and followers of Teresa d'Arenys's work.
What this book offers
- Access to a rescued poetic work that forms part of the Catalan literary legacy.
- An intimate and evocative reading experience that combines poetry and short prose.
- Context regarding the creative and editorial process of the work, thanks to Oriol Izquierdo's prologue.
- A poetic gaze that connects the inland landscape with the maritime, offering a unique perspective.
- The opportunity to discover or rediscover an author awarded the Amadeu Oller prize.
Technical Data
- Author: TERESA D'ARENYS
- Publisher: COSSETANIA
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Poetry by individual poets
- Collection: Quaderns de la Font del Cargol
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: September 2025
- Number of pages: 68
- Weight: 120 g
Editorial Review
This edition of _Onada_ represents a valuable recovery of heritage. The work of Teresa d'Arenys, recognized early on with the Amadeu Oller prize, deserves to be revisited for its lyrical quality and its ability to create evocative atmospheres. The new prologue by Oriol Izquierdo provides an interpretive framework that enriches the reading. It is a short but dense book, ideal for readers seeking poetry with substance and a deep connection to landscape and memory. Its pocket format and length make it an accessible and recommendable read for any lover of poetry.