Description
A SPANISH LOVE
Book summary
In A Spanish Love, Luna Miguel offers a visceral, contemporary ode to desire and the beloved body. The author immerses herself in the tradition of Sapphic poetry to construct a collection of poems that is, at once, an homage and a devouring. Through a powerful and unfiltered voice, the reader will find an intimate journey where passion, memory, and identity intertwine in verses that celebrate total surrender. This book is a poetic experience that challenges the limits of love and lyricism.
What is it about?
The work is built upon a powerful premise: to read Sapphic poets as if fiercely devouring a cake. Luna Miguel takes on this challenge to channel writing that is pure energy and devotion. The collection becomes a space where the beloved body is the center of an exploration that goes beyond conventional romanticism. Through direct and carnal poetry, the author parses the experience of loving from a female and lesbian perspective, questioning traditional narratives and embracing unapologetic sensuality. It is a song to the freedom of feeling and the reclamation of desire in all its forms.
Main themes
- Desire and passion as a creative and devouring force.
- The reclamation of Sapphic poetry and the lesbian gaze in contemporary literature.
- The female body as a territory of exploration, pleasure, and memory.
- Total surrender to love as an act of freedom and defiance.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers of contemporary poetry who seek an authentic, uncompromising voice with a strong emotional charge. It is ideal for those interested in queer lyricism, feminism, and the exploration of identity through desire. It will also be of great interest to those who appreciate Luna Miguel's work and wish to discover her most intimate and visceral side.
What this book offers
- An immersive reading experience that connects with the Sapphic tradition from a current and personal perspective.
- A unique perspective on love and desire, far from romantic clichés.
- Powerful and accessible poetic language that invites reflection on one's own experience of love.
- A work that celebrates affective diversity and the uninhibited expression of female sensuality.
Technical data
- Author: Miguel, Luna
- Publisher: La Bella Varsovia
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Poetry, Poetry by individual poets
- Collection: Poetry
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2023
- Number of pages: 96
- Weight: 194 g
Editorial review
A Spanish Love is a courageous poetic proposal, consistent with Luna Miguel's trajectory, in which she deepens her exploration of desire and identity. Her focus on Sapphic poetry as a creative engine gives it a uniqueness that distinguishes it within the current lyrical landscape. It is a book that, due to its intensity and honesty, will connect deeply with a reader willing to be carried away by a voice that is not afraid to be raw or passionate. A work recommended for those seeking poetry that challenges and moves from the very first page.