Description
Time of exile
Book summary
This work is the first poetic anthology of Joseba Sarrionandia in a bilingual Galician-Basque edition. Through his verses, the reader will find a testimony of rebellion and a firm commitment to the language of his people. The book is presented as a sentimental and recent chronicle of the Basque nation, narrated from the life experience of the author, whose poems have been set to music by renowned artists such as Laboa, Ordorika, or Oskorri.
What is it about?
The anthology collects the poetic voice of Joseba Sarrionandia, an author marked by exile and the defense of his cultural identity. The poems travel through personal and collective experience, offering an intimate look at recent Basque history. The bilingual edition allows the Galician reader to directly access the lyrical power of the original in Basque, while the selection of poems reveals the evolution of a writer who has made language his territory of resistance. The work is not only a compendium of verses, but a living document of a critical conscience and a sensibility that has found a powerful echo in music.
Main themes
- Exile and uprooting as a vital and poetic experience.
- Political commitment and defense of Basque cultural identity.
- Language as a territory of resistance and artistic creation.
- Sentimental chronicle of the Basque nation from an intimate perspective.
- Relationship between poetry and music, with references to artists who have covered his verses.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary poetry with a strong social and political component. It is especially relevant for those seeking to understand the Basque reality through literature, as well as for those who value the work of Joseba Sarrionandia, a key figure in Basque letters. It will also be of interest to scholars of bilingual poetry and to followers of the music of Laboa, Ordorika, or Oskorri, who have brought his verses to new audiences.
What this book contributes
- An intimate and poetic vision of recent Basque history, far from oversimplified discourses.
- Access to the work of a fundamental author in a bilingual edition, which facilitates understanding and enjoyment of the original in Basque.
- An anthology that gathers the essential aspects of Sarrionandia's career, offering an entry point to his lyrical universe.
- The possibility of connecting poetry with the Basque musical tradition, through the verses that have been set to music.
- A testimony of cultural and linguistic resistance that invites reflection on identity and exile.
Technical specifications
- Author: Sarrionandia, Joseba
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: glg
- Topic: POETRY
- Collection: POETRY
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2014
- Number of pages: 253
- Weight: 380 g
Editorial review
This anthology represents a unique opportunity to delve into the poetry of Joseba Sarrionandia, one of the most significant and committed voices in Basque literature. The bilingual Galician-Basque edition not only expands the reach of his work but also underscores the importance of dialogue between languages. For the reader interested in poetry with political and emotional weight, this book offers a coherent and profound journey through a career marked by consistency and sensitivity.