Description
Spiral of Shadows
Book Summary
A poetic journey that traverses between the lyrical and the epic, song and elegy. The author travels through history from its origins, navigating spatial and human territories, landscapes, and memories. The work explores Atlantic civilization through concepts such as freedom and dependence, hope and oblivion, identity and acculturation. A literary proposal that invites reflection on human contradictions and the passage of time, featuring a cover illustration by Isaac Pérez Vicente.
What is it about?
The work unfolds as a lyrical journey through the history of Atlantic civilization, addressing the tensions between freedom and dependence, hope and oblivion, as well as the struggle between identity and acculturation. Through verses that oscillate between the epic and the elegiac, the author explores both spatial and human territories, weaving a reflection on collective memory and the traces of the past in the present. The cover illustration, by Isaac Pérez Vicente, complements the evocative atmosphere of the text.
Main themes
- Historical and spatial journey from the origins of Atlantic civilization.
- Human contradictions: freedom versus dependence, hope versus oblivion.
- Cultural identity and processes of acculturation.
- Individual and collective memory as a common thread.
- Dialogue between the lyrical and the epic, song and elegy.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary Galician poetry, especially those who seek works that combine historical and lyrical reflection. Recommended for those who appreciate the exploration of cultural identities and the tension between the personal and the collective through poetic language.
What this book offers
- A poetic perspective on the history and memory of Atlantic civilization.
- A profound reflection on universal themes such as freedom, identity, and oblivion.
- A literary experience that combines the epic tone with lyrical intimacy.
- A carefully crafted edition with a cover illustration by Isaac Pérez Vicente.
Technical data
- Author: Seoane, Xavier
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: Galician
- Subject: POETRY
- Collection: NARRATIVA K
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of pages: 152
- Weight: 224 g
Editorial assessment
A work that stands out for its ability to merge historical reflection with poetic expression, offering a lyrical tour of Atlantic civilization. Xavier Seoane's proposal is particularly attractive to those who seek poetry with conceptual density and a strong connection to cultural memory. The Kalandraka paperback edition, with the illustration by Isaac Pérez Vicente, makes this title a recommended choice for lovers of contemporary Galician poetry.