Description
The Broken Column
Book Summary
This collection of poems offers a profound dialogue between word and image, taking as its starting point some of the most representative works of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Through ekphrasis, the author transcends mere visual description to explore the pain, identity, and resilience emanating from the paintings. With a solid structure and precise language, The Broken Column invites the reader to rediscover Kahlo's art from a lyrical and deeply human perspective.
What is it about?
The book is a poetic journey through the work of Frida Kahlo, where each poem becomes a personal interpretation of a specific painting. The author uses ekphrasis as a tool to go beyond superficial description, delving into the painter's symbolic and emotional universe. The collection is structured around key pieces, and its solid construction allows the reader to traverse Kahlo's recurring themes: physical suffering, duality, Mexican culture, and the affirmation of female identity.
Main themes
- Physical and emotional pain as a transformative experience.
- Female identity and self-affirmation through art.
- The relationship between poetic word and pictorial image (ekphrasis).
- Mexican culture and symbolism as a source of inspiration.
- Resistance and overcoming suffering.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at lovers of contemporary poetry who are looking for a work with a strong anchor in the visual arts. It is also an ideal read for admirers of Frida Kahlo who wish to explore her legacy from a literary perspective, as well as for readers interested in ekphrasis or the intersection between literature and painting.
What this book offers
- A new poetic look at the work of Frida Kahlo, enriching its understanding.
- An example of solid writing structured around an artistic theme.
- A reading experience that connects lyrical emotion with visual reflection.
- The possibility of discovering or rediscovering iconic paintings through the written word.
Technical specifications
- Author: Álvarez Sáez, Ángela
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY, POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS
- Collection: POETRY
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2016
- Number of pages: 96
- Weight: 135 g
Editorial review
This is a collection of poems that stands out for its thematic cohesion and formal rigor. The choice of ekphrasis as a method is not a mere device, but rather provides the backbone for the entire work, offering a reading that is both critical and emotional. For audiences interested in poetry that dialogues with other arts, this book represents a valuable and well-executed proposal.