Description
An interpretation
Book summary
This work, winner of the 2000 Adonais Prize, offers a poetic look at the history of Spain over six decades. Joaquín Pérez Azaústre intertwines autobiographical memory with the most palpable historical events, from the legacy of the Civil War to the country's evolution. A book that invites reflection on time, identity, and the imprint of the past on the present.
What is it about?
The poetry collection is structured as a journey through Spain's recent history, covering the last sixty years. It starts from the "great corpse of 1939," alluding to the Civil War, and examines the subsequent transition of that trajectory. Through a lyrical voice that brings together the personal and the collective, the author explores how historical facts are intertwined with individual experience, offering an interpretation that is both intimate and generational.
Main themes
- Historical memory and the Spanish postwar period
- Relationship between autobiography and historical events
- Individual and collective identity in the context of contemporary Spain
- The passage of time and the imprint of armed conflict
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of contemporary poetry interested in the work of award-winning authors and reflection on the history of Spain. Also for those seeking a lyrical and personal approach to themes such as memory, conflict, and national identity.
What this book offers
- A poetic and personal vision of the recent history of Spain.
- A lyrical testimony that connects individual experience with the major events of the 20th century.
- A work representative of contemporary Spanish poetry, recognized with the prestigious Adonais Prize.
- A brief and profound read, ideal for those who value expressive intensity and reflection in just a few pages.
Technical specifications
- Author: Pérez Azaústre, Joaquín
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS
- Collection: POETRY. ADONAIS
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of pages: 64
- Weight: 90 g
Editorial review
An interpretation is a poetry collection that stands out for its ability to fuse historical memory with personal lyrical experience. Its recognition with the 2000 Adonais Prize guarantees its quality within contemporary Spanish poetry. The work is particularly interesting for those seeking a read that transcends the merely aesthetic and delves into reflection on the collective past.