Description
There is a shadow that never fades
Book Summary
In There is a shadow that never fades, Jesús María Cormán Seco offers a poetic work that investigates the folds of consciousness and memory. Through a restrained and reflective lyrical voice, the author explores the tension between superficial knowledge and the depth of being, suggesting that true cataclysm is born from that imbalance. This collection of poems invites the reader on an introspective journey where the shadow becomes a metaphor for that which persists, transforms, and never fully extinguishes.
What is it about?
The work is structured around the idea that deep self-knowledge, when approached superficially, can trigger an inner crisis. The poet plays with the contrast between what is shown and what is hidden, between the known surface and the internal abyss. Each poem functions as a fragment of that announced cataclysm, where the shadow is not just the absence of light, but a constant presence that defines identity. The writing, precise and evocative, constructs an emotional landscape where introspection becomes the backbone of the lyrical experience.
Main themes
- Identity and self-knowledge as a conflicting process.
- The duality between the superficial and the profound in human experience.
- Memory and the persistence of the shadows of the past.
- Inner crisis as a motor for poetic transformation.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers of contemporary poetry interested in introspective and philosophical lyricism. Especially recommended for those looking for poems that address the complexity of being, melancholy, and reflection on identity from a personal and restrained perspective. It will also be attractive to scholars of current Spanish poetry and followers of the Poesía collection by Huerga y Fierro Editores.
What this book offers
- A poetic exploration of introspection and self-knowledge.
- A mature lyrical voice that combines formal precision with emotional depth.
- A reflection on the persistence of memory and the shadow as a constituent element of being.
- A brief but dense read, ideal for rereading and slow analysis.
Technical specifications
- Author: Jesús María Cormán Seco (1966-)
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Poetry, Poetry by individual poets
- Collection: Poetry
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: April 2018
- Number of pages: 74
- Weight: 151 g
Editorial assessment
There is a shadow that never fades presents itself as a collection of poems with a restrained and reflective tone, where the brevity of its 74 pages does not diminish the intensity of the proposal. The work stands out for its ability to condense a reflection on identity and inner crisis into precise images. It is a recommended read for those who value poetry as a tool for personal inquiry and appreciate a lyrical style that prioritizes suggestion over exuberance. Within the Huerga y Fierro Poesía collection, this title represents a commitment to introspection and expressive maturity.