Description
Old Ones
Book Summary
Old Ones is a poetic work that delves into the experience of old age from a contemporary perspective, moving away from traditional tropes. The author, Tirso Priscilo Vallecillos García, offers poetry that arises from an expressive necessity rather than leisurely reflection, exploring the keys to senescence in the 21st century. The reader will find verses that address the passage of time, memory, and identity with a fresh and vital outlook, where the inevitable becomes poetic material of great intensity.
What is it about?
The collection of poems Old Ones is not limited to describing physical decline or the twilight of life. On the contrary, the author uses old age as a prism to investigate universal questions: the fragility of the body, the accumulation of memories, the relationship with the time that remains, and the redefinition of the self. The work is built from a "necessary," visceral, and direct poetry that avoids artifice to connect with the most genuine emotions. Each poem is a piece that composes a sincere and often heartbreaking portrait of what it means to age in today's world, without falling into easy nostalgia or lamentation.
Main Themes
- Old age as a vital experience in the 21st century.
- The passage of time and the perception of the body.
- Memory as a construct of identity.
- Poetry as an expression of an inner need.
- Fragility and resilience in the face of aging.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers of contemporary poetry who seek an authentic voice far from clichés. It is especially recommended for those interested in the exploration of maturity and old age from a non-complacent literary perspective. It will also be attractive to those who appreciate sincere poetry, without superfluous adornments, that addresses the human condition from direct experience.
What this book offers
- A renewed and current vision of the poetry of old age, far from romantic clichés.
- Verses born from expressive necessity, offering an authentic and emotional reading.
- A deep reflection on the passage of time and identity in maturity.
- The opportunity to connect with contemporary poetry that prioritizes emotion over form.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Vallecillos García, Tirso Priscilo
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY, POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS
- Collection: POETRY
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition Date: November 2018
- Number of pages: 110
- Weight: 185 g
Editorial Review
Old Ones presents itself as a solid and coherent poetic proposal that fulfills its promise of offering a different look at senescence. The work of Vallecillos García stands out for its honesty and its ability to turn a universal theme into a personal and current lyrical experience. For audiences interested in poetry that investigates the human condition without compromise, this book represents a valuable and enriching acquisition.