Description
The perfume and the smile
Book summary
A poetic work that invites you to traverse the spaces of the invisible and the essential. Santiago Gómez Valverde weaves verses that explore identity, existence, and the paradox of the being that dwells within every person. Through sensory imagery and an introspective lyrical voice, the author proposes a journey inward, where language becomes the echo of who we are and what we have yet to discover. A book for those who seek in poetry a mirror of their own questions.
What is it about?
The perfume and the smile is a collection of poems that investigates the nature of being and the perception of self. The work is built upon the tension between the visible and the hidden, the said and the unsaid. The author uses the metaphor of wind and essence to speak of an identity that unfolds in the everyday: in laughter, a kiss, love, and the tracing of a word on glass. The verses question the certainty of knowing oneself, suggesting that there is a strange and profound being that dwells beneath the skin, a silent interlocutor holding the answers to the reader's ontological doubts.
Main themes
- Identity and self-knowledge as processes of poetic inquiry.
- The paradox of being: the coexistence of the familiar and the unknown within oneself.
- Essence and the invisible as spaces for creation and reflection.
- Language and silence as vehicles for expressing the ineffable.
- The everyday as a stage for the transcendental (the smile, the kiss, the word).
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of contemporary poetry who appreciate an introspective and philosophical lyrical voice. Especially suitable for those who enjoy works that explore subjectivity, identity, and the mystery of existence through sensory imagery and suggestive language. Also for those interested in current Spanish poetry with a focus on the ontological and the intimate.
What this book offers
- A reading experience that invites reflection on one's own identity and the fundamental questions of being.
- Poetry that combines philosophical depth with the sensory beauty of images.
- A lyrical approach to the paradox of self-knowledge, through careful and evocative language.
- A space for contemplation and inner dialogue, where the reader can recognize themselves in the verses.
Technical specifications
- Author: Gómez Valverde, Santiago
- Publisher: Mandala Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY, POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS
- Collection: ESPACIOS
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: March 2023
- Number of pages: 140
- Weight: 139 g
Editorial review
The perfume and the smile presents itself as a solid poetic offering within Mandala Ediciones' ESPACIOS collection. The work stands out for its ability to combine philosophical inquiry with an accessible lyrical sensibility, without sacrificing depth. The author manages to create a universe of images that invite the reader to pause and question their own perception of the self. It is a book that may interest both followers of contemporary poetry and those seeking a reading that stimulates personal reflection through poetic language.