Description
NOMAD
Book Summary
Nomad, by Isabel Ortega i Rion, is a poetic work that explores uprootedness and the constant search for identity through a multiplicity of characters. The reader will find a lyrical journey through places where desire, memory, and dreams converge, with the figure of Hestia, the protective goddess of the hearth, serving as the common thread. This book offers a profound reflection on human fragility and the transitions that define us as nomadic beings.
What is it about?
The work unfolds in a succession of voices and figures that traverse physical and emotional spaces. These characters share the bewilderment of Hestia, who has abandoned her home and gazes into the solitudes that the word recreates. The collection of poems travels between the search for desire, memory, and identity, showing how constant movement reveals the essential vulnerability of the human being. Each poem is a stop on this nomadic path, where language becomes a refuge and a mirror.
Main themes
- Uprootedness and the loss of home as a foundational experience.
- The search for identity through travel and desire.
- Human fragility in the face of the passage of time and memory.
- The role of the word as a space for reconstruction and refuge.
- The mythical figure of Hestia as a symbol of protection and abandonment.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers interested in contemporary poetry in the Catalan language, especially those seeking works that combine physical travel with psychological introspection. It is also suitable for those who value the reinterpretation of classical myths in a modern lyrical context.
What this book offers
- A poetic experience that connects the outer journey with the inner search.
- A reflection on identity and fragility through evocative language.
- The discovery of a poetic voice that explores bewilderment and solitude with sensitivity.
- A tour of images and emotions that invite rereading and meditation.
Technical specifications
- Author: ORTEGA I RION, ISABEL
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Topic: POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS
- Collection: LA GENT DEL LLAMP (V·RIA)
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2003
- Number of pages: 80
- Weight: 175 g
Editorial review
Nomad is a poetic proposal that stands out for its ability to weave a lyrical discourse around displacement and the search for meaning. Isabel Ortega i Rion uses the figure of Hestia to give coherence to a set of voices that explore human vulnerability. Despite being a short work, its symbolic density and intimate tone make it especially attractive to readers who are looking for reflective and evocative poetry rooted in the contemporary Catalan tradition.