Description
NO PROSA
Book Summary
This work reclaims the most transgressive and unknown facet of Joan Fuster: that of the surrealist, ironic, and scathing poet. Far from the canonical essayist, the reader will discover a selection of poems that explore humor, provocation, and social criticism through avant-garde poetic language. It includes fundamental pieces such as "Quasi-oda al Mediterrani" and "Elegia a Rabelais," accompanied by an introductory study that contextualizes his work within contemporary European creation. An essential volume for understanding the author's literary complexity.
What is it about?
The anthology No prosa brings together the most surreal and provocative poetic production of Joan Fuster, that which remained unpublished or scattered for years. The volume, edited by Josep Ballester, presents compositions where the author abandons pure poetry to enter a lyrical territory marked by irony, satire, and a profound critical sense. Iconic texts such as "Quasi-oda al Mediterrani" and "Homenatge a Bernat i Baldoví," taken from Terra en la boca, are included, as well as the "Elegia a Rabelais" from his Diari and a rhymed verse letter addressed to Albert Manent. Taken together, the work reveals how Fuster used poetry as a weapon against the denial of the world, the flesh, laughter, and reason.
Main themes
- Surrealist and avant-garde poetry in Catalan literature.
- Irony and satire as tools for social and existential criticism.
- Reclaiming humor and provocation in poetic creation.
- Contextualization of Fuster's work in 20th-century European poetry.
- Recovery of the author's unpublished and scattered texts.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in avant-garde poetry and surrealism, as well as scholars of Joan Fuster's work who wish to explore his most unknown side. It will also be of great interest to those looking for critical, ironic poetry that strays from lyrical conventions.
What this book offers
- Access to a selection of surrealist and ironic poems by Fuster, many of them unpublished for decades.
- An exhaustive introductory study that places the author's work in the context of contemporary European poetry.
- A more complete and nuanced vision of Joan Fuster, beyond his facet as an essayist.
- The possibility of discovering poetry that combines intellectual rigor with provocation and humor.
Technical specifications
- Author: FUSTER, JOAN
- Publisher: EDICIONS SALDONAR
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Poetry, Poetry by individual poets
- Collection: POEMES
- Binding: Other
- Edition date: October 2022
- Number of pages: 128
- Weight: 217 g
Editorial review
No prosa is an anthology that fulfills the dual objective of recovering and reclaiming the most irreverent poetry of Joan Fuster. The selection, curated by Josep Ballester, offers a representative sample of an author who knew how to combine formal rigor with a desire for provocation. The introductory study provides the necessary context to appreciate the uniqueness of these texts within 20th-century Catalan literature. A work that will interest both specialists and readers curious to discover lucid, critical, and often surprising poetry.