Description
Days Shelled
Book Summary
A collection of poems that traverses time like an inner and outer journey, from the 1970s to the present day. The author brings together verses inspired by remote landscapes, from the Andes to the Pacific, alongside reflections on the moods that mark the seasons of life. A work that invites us to pause in the moments that, like grains, fall away with the passing of the days.
What is it about?
The poetry collection is structured around the metaphor of shelling, where time breaks off into fragments of memory and emotion. On one hand, we find poems written between 1976 and 1981, which evoke experiences lived in places such as Cusco, Nepal, the South Pacific, Mexico, and the Amazon rainforest. On the other hand, the more recent poems reflect contrasting moods throughout the seasons of the year. The work offers a contrast between the vastness of the outside world and the intimacy of human emotions.
Main themes
- The passage of time and memory as a common thread of life experience.
- Travel as a discovery of distant landscapes and cultures (Latin America, Asia, Oceania).
- Moods and emotions linked to the seasons of the year.
- Nature as a mirror of inner life (volcanoes, jungles, seas).
- Nostalgia and reflection on personal changes over the decades.
Who is it recommended for?
For poetry readers looking for a work that combines the experience of geographical travel with an intimate exploration of emotions. Especially suitable for those who appreciate contemporary poetry with an evocative tone and a perspective that encompasses both the exotic and the everyday.
What this book offers
- A poetic perspective that interweaves memories of real journeys with the author's personal evolution over more than four decades.
- Verses that invite the contemplation of nature and reflection on the passage of time.
- A structure that alternates the gaze between the distant and the near, offering a varied and profound reading experience.
Technical specifications
- Author: Colodrón Gómez-Roxas, Alfonso
- Publisher: Mandala Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY, INDIVIDUAL POETS' POETRY
- Collection: POETRY
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2023
- Number of pages: 96
- Weight: 199 g
Editorial review
A poetry collection that stands out for its ability to build bridges between travel experience and emotional introspection. The work offers the reader an opportunity to connect with the sensitivity of an author who has managed to capture moments from different eras and places, imbuing them with universal meaning. It is particularly attractive to those looking for poetry that does not renounce the narrative of travel nor the depth of personal feeling.