Description
ON PALE THINGS
Book Summary
In On Pale Things, Alberto Santamaría constructs a poetry collection that delves into the margins of the visible, into that which occurs without manifesting itself. Conceived as a catalog of the random and a map without a center, the book unfolds as a still life of what has been lost, where the poetic voice explores what does not appear yet still happens. A work that invites us to read the absent, the slight, and that which defines our outskirts between the lines.
What is it about?
The poetry collection is articulated around the search for the inexplicable, for those phenomena that, without showing themselves, shape experience. Through a series of poems, the writing voice reflects on what is not seen, what remains on the edges of perception. The reader will encounter a journey that functions as a catalog of the fortuitous, a decentered map that offers no definitive answers, but instead pauses on the pale things, those that have been cast aside or never fully manifested. Each poem is an approach to the outskirts of reality, to that space where the absent defines the present.
Main Themes
- The absent and the non-manifest as poetic experience.
- Chance and the fortuitous as structuring elements of reality.
- The memory of what is lost and the construction of a still life of objects and sensations.
- The margins of perception and what happens at the limits of the visible.
- Identity and the poetic voice in relation to what is not shown.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary poetry that explores the philosophical and the everyday from a lyrical perspective. It is also for those seeking a work that challenges conventional narrative, delving into the fragmentary and the suggestive. Especially recommended for those who appreciate poetry by individual poets with a distinct voice and an attentive gaze toward the invisible details of existence.
What this book contributes
- A poetic approach to the inexplicable and the absent, inviting a slow and reflective reading.
- An original structure that combines a catalog, a map, and a still life, offering a non-linear reading experience.
- An exploration of the margins of perception and memory, which enriches the understanding of the everyday.
- A lyrical voice that situates the reader on the outskirts of the obvious, broadening the horizon of what can be named.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Santamaría, Alberto
- Publisher: La Bella Varsovia
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Memoirs, Poetry, Individual Poet Poetry
- Collection: La Bella Varsovia
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: September 2025
- Number of pages: 120
- Weight: 242 g
Editorial Review
On Pale Things is presented as a poetic proposal that challenges the reader to pause on what is not seen. Alberto Santamaría manages to build a lyrical space where the absent takes center stage, offering a work that invites introspection and rereading. Its fragmentary structure and attention to the random make it a suggestive read for those seeking poetry that does not provide answers, but instead widens the questions. A title that promises to connect with an audience willing to explore the folds of experience.