Description
Seventy Minus One. An Emotional Anthology of Andalusian Poets
Book Summary
This anthology offers a unique poetic experience by presenting each text accompanied by its personal context. The reader will discover not only the poem, but the keys to its origin and development, provided by the author himself. An original literary project in Spain that brings poetry to a wider audience, stripping away artifice to show the truth of each verse.
What is it about?
Seventy Andalusian poets participate in this anthology with a singular focus: each has selected their most emotional poem and provided the personal keys that explain its creation. The result is a work that transcends a mere collection of verses to become an intimate dialogue between author and reader. The title pays tribute to Rafael de Cózar, who passed away during the preparation of the book and was the first poet to send his text, thus leaving the anthology incomplete at seventy minus one.
Main Themes
- Contemporary Andalusian poetry from an emotional perspective
- The creative process and personal motivations behind each poem
- The relationship between the poet and their work, without artifice or mediation
- The diversity of voices and styles within the Andalusian poetic tradition
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary Spanish poetry, especially Andalusian, who are looking for a closer and more accessible approach to the genre. Also for those who wish to know the human and creative context surrounding the poems, as well as for those who appreciate anthologies with an original and personal focus.
What this book offers
- Access to the intimate keys to the creation of each poem, provided by their authors
- A selection of poems based on emotion, not academic criteria
- An approach to contemporary Andalusian poetry from a human and accessible perspective
- The opportunity to discover seventy Andalusian poets through their most personal works
Technical Details
- Author: Antonio Enrique
- Publisher: El Toro Celeste
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Poetic anthologies (various poets)
- Collection: Narrative
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: April 2017
- Number of pages: 353
- Weight: 300 g
Editorial Review
This anthology stands out for its innovative approach within the Spanish publishing scene. By combining the poem with its personal context, it succeeds in breaking down the barrier that often separates poetry from the common reader. The selection based on emotion, rather than academic criteria, provides the work with an authenticity that makes it especially attractive to both poetry enthusiasts and those approaching it for the first time. The tribute to Rafael de Cózar adds a layer of emotional significance that reinforces the spirit of the project.