Description
SíLITHUS
Book Summary
Enrique Falcón takes on the challenge of writing a commissioned poetic work about the apocalypse, shaping a poetry collection that explores the limits of language in the face of catastrophe. "SíLITHUS" is a work that investigates the contemporary crisis, both ecological and social, from a militant and deeply lyrical perspective. The reader will find a text that does not merely describe the end, but interrogates it, deconstructs it, and reconstructs it through a poetic voice committed to its time.
What is it about?
The poetry collection arises from a provocation in the militant cultural spheres of the early 21st century, where the value of commissioned writing was being debated. Starting from the request to write "the apocalypse," Falcón builds a poetic journey that travels through desolation and resistance. The work is not limited to a catastrophic vision but uses the apocalypse as a metaphor to examine the fractures of the present: the climate crisis, inequality, and the collapse of established discourses. Through a fragmentary structure and powerful imagery, the author weaves a narrative where destruction and the possibility of a new beginning are intertwined, offering a reflection on the capacity of language to name the unnameable.
Main themes
- The apocalypse as a commission and as a metaphor for the contemporary crisis.
- Cultural militancy and the poet's commitment to their time.
- The relationship between language, destruction, and the possibility of reconstruction.
- Social and ecological criticism from a lyrical perspective.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in committed contemporary poetry who seek works that transcend the lyrical to delve into social and political debate. It is also recommended for those who appreciate formal experimentation and the use of language as a tool for resistance. Especially suitable for those who follow the work of Enrique Falcón or 21st-century Spanish militant poetry.
What this book offers
- An original poetic reflection on the concept of the apocalypse, far removed from traditional tropes.
- A demonstration of how commissioned writing can give rise to a work of high lyrical and critical density.
- A committed perspective that connects poetry with current ecological and social urgencies.
- An exercise in language that challenges conventional ways of narrating crisis.
Technical specifications
- Author: Falcón, Enrique
- Publisher: La Oveja Roja
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Poetry
- Collection: Poetry
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2020
- Number of pages: 144
- Weight: 245 g
Editorial review
"SíLITHUS" presents itself as a relevant work within contemporary Spanish poetry for its ability to integrate a literary commission with an authentic and critical voice. Enrique Falcón's poetry collection offers a demanding yet rewarding reading experience, ideal for those seeking poetry that engages with the present without sacrificing formal complexity. Its focus on the apocalypse as a central theme makes it a title of interest for readers who wish to explore the intersections between lyricism, politics, and ecological crisis.