Description
Cities
Book Summary
A collection of poetry that invites readers to traverse cities through a poetic and sensory lens. Francisco Alonso Villaderde explores both the bustle of large metropolises and the stillness of more intimate corners, revealing the hidden face and soul of every city. Through verses that celebrate the human landscape and daily traffic, the author constructs a literary journey where the visible and the invisible intertwine. A work for readers who seek to discover the poetry hidden in the asphalt and the small details of the urban environment.
What is it about?
The book delves into the experience of inhabiting and observing cities, from the most populous to the most remote. Through poetic prose, the author contrasts the noise and speed of traffic with the calm of unknown spaces—those that only reveal themselves to those who know how to look with attention. Each poem is a stop on a journey that celebrates both human bustle and the loneliness of alleys, inviting the reader to rediscover their own urban environment with a new sensibility.
Main themes
- The duality between urban bustle and the quiet of intimate spaces.
- The search for the essence of cities beyond their superficial appearance.
- The inner journey through the urban landscape and its hidden corners.
- Poetry as a tool to observe and reinterpret daily life in the city.
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for lovers of contemporary poetry who enjoy exploring the urban space as a lyrical stage. Also for young people and adults interested in literature that addresses the relationship between human beings and their environment, as well as for readers looking for a reflective and emotional take on the cities we inhabit or dream of.
What this book offers
- A new poetic perspective to rediscover cities through the mundane and the extraordinary.
- Verses that invite introspection and emotional connection with the urban environment.
- Careful and evocative language that stimulates the reader's imagination and sensitivity.
- A literary experience that combines the observation of the outer landscape with the inner journey.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Alonso Villaderde, Francisco
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY, GENERAL FICTION (CHILDREN'S/YOUNG ADULT)
- Collection: ORIHUELA
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: May 2018
- Number of pages: 64
- Weight: 325 g
Editorial Review
A work that stands out for its ability to transform the perception of the urban into a fertile poetic territory. Francisco Alonso Villaderde achieves a balance between detailed observation and lyrical emotion, offering the reader a literary walk that enriches the way we view our daily surroundings. Ideal for those looking for accessible yet deep poetry, with an original approach that connects the outer landscape with the reader's inner geography.