Description
BEWARE OF STILL WATERS
Book Summary
In this work, the reader will find a collection of poems that combines lyrical tradition with a contemporary and personal voice. Winner of the 2022 Alegría Prize from the Santander City Council, the book is part of the prestigious Adonáis collection, known for its commitment to young poetry. Through verses that play with popular language and introspection, the work offers a reflection on apparent calm and hidden dangers, inviting a slow and deep reading.
What is it about?
The collection takes its title from a well-known popular proverb, "but I can take care of the wild ones," to explore the paradox of what seems harmless but holds an unexpected force. The poems transition between daily experience and intimate reflection, using language that draws on popular wisdom to delve into contemporary emotions and experiences. The work is structured as a lyrical journey where the meek and the peaceful reveal themselves as spaces of tension and discovery, challenging appearances and offering a sharp look at reality.
Main themes
- The paradox of what is apparently harmless and its true nature.
- Introspection and the search for meaning in the everyday.
- The reworking of popular tradition and proverbs in a current poetic context.
- Emotional experience and vulnerability in modern life.
- The creation of a young and authentic lyrical voice within the poetic tradition.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers interested in contemporary poetry, especially those who value the work of young and emerging authors. It will also be attractive to those who enjoy lyricism that plays with popular language and proverbs, as well as followers of the Adonáis collection and its history of promoting new poetic talent.
What this book offers
- A fresh and personal perspective on poetic tradition and popular language.
- An award-winning work that represents one of the most promising young voices on the current literary scene.
- A reading experience that invites reflection on appearances and hidden emotions.
- The opportunity to discover a collection of poems that connects popular wisdom with contemporary sensibility.
- A concise and accessible volume, ideal for getting started with young author poetry.
Technical data
- Author: GARCIA MOGGIA, FERNANDO
- Publisher: EDICIONES RIALP S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY
- Collection: POESIA. ADONAIS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: December 2022
- Number of pages: 72
- Weight: 84 g
Editorial review
This work is presented as a solid proposal within young poetry, backed by a literary prize and the trajectory of the Adonáis collection. The use of proverbs as a starting point is not a mere stylistic resource, but rather anchors a coherent reflection on the duality between appearance and reality. For the reader interested in contemporary lyricism, this collection of poems offers a distinctive voice that deserves to be discovered, combining tradition and modernity in a brief but intense format.