Description
Ocean and Other Poems
Book Summary
A poetic work that explores the vastness of the sea as a metaphor for the human experience. Laura Moll Rexach, runner-up of the 1999 Adonáis Prize, offers a collection of poems where the ocean becomes a space for introspection, memory, and emotion. The reader will find verses that navigate between calm and storm, revealing the depth of feelings and the beauty of the everyday. A book that invites you to immerse yourself in the word and let yourself be carried away by the lyrical current of a unique poetic voice.
What is it about?
The work is structured around the ocean as a central axis, not just as a physical landscape, but as a symbol of an inner journey. The poems traverse moods ranging from the serenity of a calm surface to the turbulence of the waves, reflecting the complexity of human relationships and the passage of time. Moll Rexach uses precise and evocative language to construct images that connect the sea with memory, loss, and hope. Each poem is a wave breaking on the reader's shore, leaving a trail of emotions and reflections on identity and the unfolding of life.
Main Themes
- The sea as a metaphor for life and emotion.
- Memory and recollection as underground currents.
- Solitude and connection within the vastness of the landscape.
- The passage of time and the fleeting nature of moments.
- The search for identity through nature.
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for lovers of contemporary poetry who are looking for an intimate and evocative lyrical voice. Especially suitable for readers interested in recent Spanish poetry, particularly those who follow the Adonáis collection and value the literary quality recognized by awards such as the Adonáis. Also for those who find the sea a source of inspiration and wish to explore its symbolism through the poetic word.
What this book offers
- A sensory reading experience that connects with nature and emotions.
- Verses of high lyrical quality, recognized with a prestigious runner-up award.
- A profound exploration of memory and time through marine imagery.
- An opportunity to discover a unique poet from the generation of the nineties.
- A poetic journey that invites reflection and self-knowledge.
Technical Details
- Author: Moll Rexach, Laura
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS
- Collection: POESIA. ADONAIS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: Not available
- Number of pages: 88
- Weight: 120 g
Editorial Review
A poetic proposal that stands out for its thematic coherence and its ability to turn the seascape into a mirror of the human condition. The work of Laura Moll Rexach, recognized with a runner-up award for the Adonáis Prize, offers an accessible yet deep reading, ideal for those seeking poetry that combines sensitivity and craft. Its paperback format makes it a perfect travel companion for lovers of lyricism who wish to carry a fragment of the ocean within its pages.