Description
POETICS OF DISQUIET
Book summary
This anthology brings together a generation of poets born around 1975 who share a common sensibility: the expression of existential restlessness through restraint and modesty. Far from declarative styles and previous poetic legacies, these authors construct a poetics of intimate malaise, filtered through reticence and without resorting to grandiloquent personas. The reader will find a work that explores personal discomfort as lyrical material, offering a distinct overview of contemporary Spanish poetry.
What is it about?
"Poetics of Disquiet" is an anthology that gathers the work of writers born around 1975, characterized by a poetic profile that distances itself from previous generations. In contrast to realism, essentialist poetry, or neo-surrealist legacies, these authors convey personal restlessness through reticence rather than explicit confession. Malaise is presented as an intimate experience, articulated with modesty, avoiding the absolute desolation or nihilism of previous poetics. The work offers a map of this shared sensibility, where existential discomfort becomes the central axis of a new way of understanding lyricism.
Main themes
- Existential restlessness as poetic material.
- The expression of intimate malaise through restraint and modesty.
- Reticence as a lyrical resource against declarativism.
- Moving beyond previous poetics: realism, essentialism, and neo-surrealism.
- The construction of a generational poetic identity in contemporary Spain.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at poetry readers interested in the most recent trends in Spanish lyricism, especially those seeking a generational voice that moves away from established styles. It will also be of interest to scholars of contemporary literature, literary critics, and anyone wishing to explore how personal malaise can be transformed into a shared aesthetic experience.
What this book offers
- A panoramic and updated view of a distinct poetic generation.
- Keys to understanding the evolution of Spanish poetry toward more restrained and reticent forms.
- A selection of authors who offer an intimate and personal look at contemporary restlessness.
- A counterpoint to the dominant poetics of previous decades, enriching the literary landscape.
Technical specifications
- Author: RAFAEL MORALES
- Publisher: EL GALLO DE ORO
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY, POETIC ANTHOLOGIES (VARIOUS POETS), LITERARY ESSAYS, FICTION HANDBOOKS
- Collection: GALLO VERDE (OUT OF COLLECTION)
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2017
- Number of pages: 632
- Weight: 890 g
Editorial review
"Poetics of Disquiet" presents itself as a necessary anthology for understanding the pulse of recent Spanish poetry. Its value lies in the ability to group a series of authors who, through subtlety and reticence, manage to articulate a coherent and distinct poetic discourse. The work is particularly relevant for those seeking an alternative to more established currents, offering an intimate and restrained look at contemporary restlessness. It is, without a doubt, a reference volume for scholars and poetry enthusiasts who wish to explore new lyrical sensibilities.