Description
Penombres absents
Book Summary
This work gathers four collections of poems signed by young talents from the Catalan Countries: Llorenç Andreu, Maties Segura, Roc Casagran, and Mónica Sànchez. The volume is the result of the Premis Literaris Baix Camp, a contest with a long history that, since the eighties, has promoted literary creation in the Catalan language among new generations. The reader will find a representative sample of contemporary young poetry, with diverse styles and sensibilities that offer a fresh and committed look at current lyrical expression.
What is it about?
The book collects four independent poetic proposals, selected within the framework of the Gabriel Ferrater Poetry Prize. Each author unfolds their particular lyrical universe, addressing everything from personal introspection to reflection on the environment. The work functions as an anthology that bears witness to the vitality of young poetry in Catalan, offering the reader a journey through different voices and styles that share the language as a vehicle for artistic expression.
Main themes
- Youthful poetic creation in the Catalan language
- Anthology of emerging contemporary voices
- Diversity of styles and lyrical sensibilities
- Promotion of Catalan literature among new authors
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary poetry in Catalan, especially those who wish to discover new literary talents. It will also be of interest to scholars of current Catalan literature, as well as young writers and participants in literary contests who are looking for relatable benchmarks. It is a suitable work for those who value anthologies as a window into emerging creation.
What this book offers
- Access to four original poetic proposals from new authors in a single volume
- A representative sample of the vitality of young poetry in Catalan
- Perspective on contemporary lyrical trends in the Catalan Countries
- Opportunity to discover winners of a long-standing literary contest
Technical specifications
- Author: VARIOUS AUTHORS
- Publisher: COSSETANIA
- Language: cat
- Subject: POETIC ANTHOLOGIES (VARIOUS POETS)
- Collection: SINALEFA
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: October 2005
- Number of pages: 104
- Weight: 199 g
Editorial review
Penombres absents is presented as a useful anthology for anyone wishing to approach young poetry in Catalan from the early 2000s. The work brings together four authors with distinct styles, which allows for a varied reading within the same volume. Its main value lies in being a testament to the continuity of the Catalan poetic tradition through new voices, backed by a contest with history. It is a recommended option for personal or institutional libraries that want to complete their collection of contemporary poetry in Catalan.