Description
Plagueta de poemes i altres desastres de proporcions bíbliques
Book Summary
A mature debut poetry collection that stands out for its clarity, its celebration of intimacy, and its reflection on myths. The work of Frederic X. Ruiz Galmés offers the reader a poetic voice that, using precise and accessible language, explores the great human questions from an intimate and personal perspective. This book is an invitation to discover beauty in the small disasters of daily life and to reflect on the biblical proportions of our own experiences.
What is it about?
Plagueta de poemes i altres desastres de proporcions bíbliques is a collection of poetry that addresses universal themes such as love, loss, memory, and the passage of time with a mature and lucid gaze. The author interweaves his personal reflections with references to great classical and biblical myths, creating a dialogue between the everyday and the transcendent. The collection is characterized by an expository clarity that does not renounce depth, but rather makes it more accessible. Through precise imagery and an often ironic tone, the poet invites the reader to contemplate life's "disasters"—from small frustrations to great losses—as opportunities for celebrating the intimacy and beauty hidden within them.
Main themes
- Celebration of intimacy and daily life as a source of poetry.
- Reflection on classical and biblical myths from a contemporary perspective.
- The passage of time and maturity as experiences that shape the poetic voice.
- Irony and lucidity in the face of "disasters" of personal and collective proportions.
- Expressive clarity as a vehicle for philosophical and emotional depth.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers of poetry who are looking for a mature and accessible voice that does not shy away from depth but avoids being hermetic. It is also ideal for those who enjoy reflecting on major human themes from an intimate and ironic perspective, and for those interested in the reinterpretation of myths in contemporary literature.
What this book offers
- An original poetic voice that combines maturity and clarity.
- A deep reflection on intimacy and myths, expressed through accessible language.
- A lucid and ironic look at daily "disasters" that invites celebration.
- A debut poetry collection that already displays a consolidated voice and a style of its own.
Technical data
- Author: Ruiz Galmés, Frederic X.
- Publisher: Sloper
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: POETRY
- Collection: LA GUANTERA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: December 2009
- Number of pages: 121
- Weight: 200 g
Editorial review
Plagueta de poemes i altres desastres de proporcions bíbliques is a work that surprises with its maturity, despite being a debut collection. The author achieves a remarkable balance between thematic depth and formal clarity, making the poetry accessible without losing intensity. His ability to connect the intimate with the mythical, and to treat "disasters" with irony and celebration, makes this a recommended book for any reader interested in contemporary poetry in Catalan who values authenticity and lucidity.