Description
The Feet of the Horizon
Book Summary
The Feet of the Horizon, winner of the 2010 Adonáis Prize, is a meditative collection of poems that brings together reality and imagination through deep and rigorously expressed thought. The reader will find a work that invites reflection, where physical and inner journeys intertwine in a lyrical experience of great sensitivity. José Gutiérrez Román offers poetry with a restrained tone and subtle beauty, ideal for those seeking a reading that transcends the everyday.
What is it about?
The collection of poems is structured into three sections that explore the relationship between human beings and their environment. The first recounts a journey through Portugal, where the Lusitanian geography and culture become a mirror for introspection. In this journey, the author pays tribute to masters such as Fernando Pessoa and António Botto, whose influences are perceived in the melancholic and philosophical atmosphere of the verses. The following sections delve into the tension between the real and the imagined, addressing themes such as the passage of time, memory, and the search for meaning. The work is distinguished by its precise language and its ability to suggest more than it says, inviting the reader to a contemplative pause.
Main themes
- The journey as a metaphor for self-knowledge and inner exploration.
- The influence of Portuguese literature and culture, especially the work of Fernando Pessoa and António Botto.
- The tension between reality and imagination as a driving force of poetic creation.
- Reflection on time, memory, and the fleeting nature of experience.
- The search for a refined and essential language to express the intangible.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers of contemporary poetry who appreciate meditative and restrained lyricism. It is especially suitable for those who enjoy works that combine personal introspection with cultural and literary references. It will also interest scholars of current Spanish poetry and followers of the Adonáis Prize, as well as those looking for a brief but dense reading in meaning.
What this book offers
- A poetic experience that invites reflection and pause, away from the accelerated pace of daily life.
- The discovery of the influence of Portuguese poetry on the work of a contemporary author.
- A rigorous and suggestive language that demonstrates mastery in the use of the precise word.
- A clear structure that guides the reader through a physical and symbolic journey.
- The opportunity to learn about an award-winning work that represents the best of current poetry in Spanish.
Technical specifications
- Author: Gutiérrez Román, José
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: INDIVIDUAL POETRY
- Collection: POESIA. ADONAIS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2011
- Number of pages: 72
- Weight: 90 g
Editorial review
The Feet of the Horizon stands out for its formal coherence and its ability to sustain its own poetic voice within the lyrical tradition. The 2010 Adonáis Prize rightly recognizes the quality of a text that, without stridency, manages to connect the travel experience with a deep reflection on existence. It is a work recommended for those who value poetry as a space for silence and thought, and who seek a moment of genuine introspection in their reading.