Description
HAIKUS OF PARC GÜELL AND OTHER VERSES
Book Summary
A collection of haikus and short poems that capture the essence of nature, the urban landscape, and the Catalan language. Celdoni Fonoll, a poet with a long career, invites us on a poetic stroll through Parc Güell, the seasons of the year, and the most intimate corners of the country. A work that distills freshness and luminosity, where each verse is a brushstroke that composes a picture full of personality and sensitivity.
What is it about?
The book is structured around the poetic observation of the world surrounding the author. Through haikus and other verses, Fonoll explores nature (birds, flowers, landscapes), the passage of time marked by the seasons, and the country's emotional geography. Parc Güell becomes a recurring stage, a microcosm where the everyday is elevated to a lyrical category. The concern for the Catalan language and its capacity to transmit knowledge and emotions is a common thread that gives the work a collective and cultural dimension.
Main themes
- Nature and landscape: observation of birds, flowers, plants, and the light of the surroundings.
- Parc Güell as a poetic and symbolic space.
- The cycle of the seasons and their influence on the perception of the world.
- The Catalan language as a vehicle for identity and essential expression.
- An intimate and serene gaze upon the everyday.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary poetry in Catalan, especially in short forms like the haiku. Also for those who appreciate literature that connects with the landscape, nature, and cultural identity. It is an accessible work for both followers of Celdoni Fonoll's career and those approaching his poetic universe for the first time.
What this book offers
- A leisurely and contemplative reading experience, ideal for moments of calm.
- The rediscovery of beauty in the simplest details of the environment.
- A poetic vision that enriches the perception of the urban and natural landscape.
- The vindication of the Catalan language as a tool for artistic and emotional expression.
- A collection of verses that invite reflection and connection with the present.
Technical specifications
- Author: CELDONI FONOLL
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Poetry by individual poets
- Collection: SINALEFA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2015
- Number of pages: 112
- Weight: 207 g
Editorial review
A work that condenses the poetic maturity of Celdoni Fonoll in a brief and accessible format. His ability to capture the essence of a moment, a landscape, or an emotion in few words makes it a valuable read for those seeking poetry that engages with the environment and the language. The paperback edition makes it manageable and easy to carry, ideal for reading at any time of the day.