Description
The Air We Breathe
Book Summary
In "The Air We Breathe," Silvano Andrés de la Morena offers a poetic work that navigates between a critical observation of the present and an acknowledgment of the decline of humanist values. Through verses that pulse to the rhythm of the street, the author examines the edges of contemporary pessimism and denounces how essences such as silence, truth, nature, or love have been transformed into spurious goods. A book of poetry that invites meditation on one of the greatest challenges for today's poet.
What is it about?
The poetry collection is structured around two main channels of meditation that intertwine. On one hand, the author provides a careful reading of the pulse of the street, offering a lucid judgment on the present and its contradictions. On the other, he addresses the transformation of fundamental values into commodities devoid of content. The common thread is the awareness of the rapid crumbling of humanist principles, a theme of profound reflection that gives structure to the entire work and represents a poetic challenge of the highest order.
Main themes
- Social criticism and judgment of the present from a pessimistic perspective.
- The degradation of essential values such as silence, truth, nature, and love.
- The transformation of the authentic into spurious goods in contemporary society.
- Meditation on the decline of humanist values as a poetic challenge.
- The pulse of the street as a source of inspiration and lyrical denunciation.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers of contemporary poetry interested in a reflective work that is critical of social reality. It is especially suitable for those seeking poetry that does not shy away from pessimism or denunciation, and that addresses the crisis of values in today's world with depth. It will also be of interest to scholars of engaged lyricism and to those who appreciate a poetic voice that observes the street and transforms it into meditation.
What this book offers
- A lucid and critical poetic perspective on contemporary society and its contradictions.
- A profound reflection on the loss of humanist values and their conversion into consumer goods.
- Verses that connect the observation of everyday reality with a deep existential meditation.
- A work that faces the challenge of poetizing the crumbling of the essential in the modern era.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Andrés de la Morena, Silvano
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY, PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS
- Collection: FENICE POESIA
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition Date: May 2012
- Number of pages: 80
- Weight: 148 g
Editorial Review
"The Air We Breathe" is presented as a poetic proposal with a markedly reflective character, where the author manages to articulate social criticism without sacrificing lyrical depth. The work stands out for its ability to fuse the observation of the present with a meditation on the loss of the essential, offering the reader a space for thought that directly challenges the contemporary conscience. A book that, without stridency, invites us to pause and breathe the air of an era in crisis.