Description
Water Lands
Book Summary
Water Lands is a poetic anthology that brings together unpublished texts by twenty authors linked to the Terres de l'Ebre region. Far from being a simple miscellany, this collection of poems reveals the existence of a collective lyrical voice sustained across six generations, connected by themes, shared references, and a deep-seated literary tradition. The work, which includes illustrations by Santi Alfonso and an introductory study by Pere Poy, invites the reader to immerse themselves in a universe of words that reflects the identity and depth of a territory defined by water.
What is it about?
This book is a poetic journey through the Terres de l'Ebre seen through the eyes of twenty poets from different generations. The work is structured as a dialogue between landscape, memory, and word, where water acts as a common thread and a symbol of the territory's identity. Each author contributes their unique voice, but all of them resonate in the same lyrical key that speaks of roots, belonging, and the intimate relationship between human beings and their environment. To facilitate understanding, the volume includes biographical notes on the authors, an introductory study that contextualizes the proposal, and a series of illustrations that complement and enrich the reading of the verses.
Main themes
- Territorial identity and the connection to the landscape of the Terres de l'Ebre.
- Generational memory and the transmission of a shared lyrical tradition.
- Water as a symbolic and geographical element that structures the work.
- Poetry as a vehicle for expressing belonging and cultural roots.
Who is it recommended for?
This collection of poems is aimed at readers interested in contemporary Catalan poetry, especially that which stems from a connection to the territory and tradition. It will also be of great interest to those who wish to discover the literary richness of the Terres de l'Ebre, as well as to scholars of lyric poetry looking for a representative sample of several generations of poets connected by the same cultural landscape.
What this book offers
- A panoramic view of current poetry from the Terres de l'Ebre, with twenty unpublished voices spanning six generations.
- A dialogue between poetry and illustration that enriches the reading experience and facilitates immersion in the verses.
- A biographical and critical context that helps understand each author's work and their place in the territory's literary tradition.
- A poetic proposal that transcends the local to speak of universal themes such as identity, memory, and belonging.
Technical specifications
- Author: POY, PERE
- Publisher: COSSETANIA
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: POETIC ANTHOLOGIES (VARIOUS POETS)
- Collection: SINALEFA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2004
- Number of pages: 120
- Weight: 229 g
Editorial review
Water Lands stands out as a unique poetic anthology, not only for the quality of the authors gathered, but for its ability to articulate a collective voice that transcends individualities. The work offers the reader an immersion into the lyrics of a territory with a strong cultural personality, and it does so with a careful balance between critical rigor (introductory study and biographical notes) and artistic sensitivity (illustrations). It is, without a doubt, a valuable proposal for those seeking poetry that is deep-rooted, authentic, and full of meaning.