Description
CREATURE
Book summary
CREATURE is a poetic work that explores the margins of perception and consciousness. David Argüelles Redondo constructs a lyrical universe where the strange and the mundane merge, inviting the reader to look beyond the obvious. This book is a journey into the territory of what dwells outside the field of vision, a mirror reflecting madness and poetry, a rapid movement of the eyes that reveals the scab growing on the shell of a dream. An original and suggestive proposal for lovers of contemporary poetry.
What is it about?
The work delves into the interstices of reality, into that which we usually ignore or barely perceive. Through a poetic gaze, the author breaks down the familiar to show its reverse, its most unsettling and fascinating side. The "creature" of the title is a metaphor for everything that emerges from the margins: the unconscious, the dreamlike, the absurd. The poems traverse the space between wakefulness and sleep, sanity and madness, offering a reading experience that defies conventions and opens new perspectives on existence.
Main themes
- The perception of reality and its limits.
- The exploration of the unconscious and the dreamlike.
- The relationship between madness and poetic creation.
- The strange and the unsettling in the everyday.
- The gaze as a tool for discovery and transformation.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers of contemporary poetry who are looking for bold and original proposals. It is ideal for those who enjoy experimenting with language and poetic imagery, as well as for those interested in exploring states of consciousness and perception. It will also be attractive to those who appreciate literature that sits on the edges of the conventional.
What this book offers
- A poetic experience that challenges the conventional view of reality.
- Suggestive and evocative language that invites reflection.
- An exploration of the hidden territories of the mind and perception.
- A work that connects poetry with the dreamlike and the strange.
- A reading that stimulates the imagination and artistic sensibility.
Technical specifications
- Author: David Argüelles Redondo
- Publisher: El Gallo de Oro
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Poetry
- Collection: Gallo Rojo (Poetry Other Languages)
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: July 2020
- Number of pages: 152
- Weight: 205 g
Editorial review
CREATURE presents itself as a singular poetic proposal within the contemporary landscape. David Argüelles Redondo demonstrates a mastery of language and imagery to construct a lyrical universe that engages the reader through the strange and the suggestive. The work stands out for its ability to create atmospheres and explore the limits of perception, offering a read that invites reflection and rereading. A recommended title for those seeking poetry that transcends the conventional and ventures into unexplored territories.