Description
The Eternal Days
Book Summary
The Eternal Days is the collection of poetry that won the 2019 Adonáis Prize, a work that combines classical tradition with pop culture through a personal and playful poetic voice. María Elena Higueruelo builds a lyrical universe where the passage of time, memory, and identity are intertwined in a surprising and innovative language. The reader will find poetry that moves from the unconsciousness of childhood to the lucidity of the present, passing through the uncertainty of the future, all treated with an intelligent naivety that characterizes the author's unique style.
What is it about?
The collection is structured into four sections, preceded by an introductory poem and closed by another that serves as a conclusion. Throughout its pages, the author reflects on time and its perception, addressing memory as an element that shapes our existence. The work moves through three vital moments: the past marked by the unconsciousness of childhood and adolescence, the present experienced with full lucidity from maturity, and the uncertain future glimpsed on the horizon. Higueruelo plays with classical myths and literary references, integrating them into poetry that ranges from antiquity to the most contemporary, creating surprising meanings through original combinations of language.
Main themes
- The passage of time and its subjective perception throughout different stages of life
- Memory as a shaping element of personal identity
- The dialogue between classical tradition and contemporary popular culture
- Childhood and adolescence as stages of unconsciousness versus the lucidity of maturity
- The recreation of poetic language as a tool for existential exploration
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers of contemporary poetry who appreciate experimentation with language and cultural references. It is especially recommended for those who enjoy works that dialogue with the literary tradition from a renewing perspective, as well as those interested in poetic reflection on time and memory. It will also be attractive to followers of the Adonáis Prize and current Spanish poetry.
What this book offers
- An original poetic experience that combines classical erudition with pop sensibility
- A profound and accessible reflection on the passage of time and the construction of identity
- Surprising language that renews the expressive possibilities of poetry
- A narrative structure that guides the reader through a complete existential journey
- The opportunity to discover a prize-winning and recognized poetic voice in its genre
Technical specifications
- Author: Higueruelo Illana, María Elena
- Publisher: EDICIONES RIALP S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY
- Collection: POETRY. ADONAIS
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: March 2020
- Number of pages: 84
- Weight: 95 g
Editorial assessment
The Eternal Days is presented as a work of poetic maturity that deserved the prestigious Adonáis Prize for its ability to integrate classical and contemporary references into a coherent and personal lyrical proposal. The author demonstrates a mastery of language that allows her to create unexpected meanings without losing expressive clarity. It is a collection of poetry that will interest both those who follow current Spanish poetry and readers seeking an honest and well-constructed reflection on the experience of time and memory.