Description
Atavistic Beasts
Book Summary
A collection of poetry that traverses the space between philosophical reflection and the celebration of life. Eva Baltasar constructs a work where the body, language, and the will to understand become the axes of an intense poetic experience. The poet's voice claims the thought of figures such as Simone Weil and Hannah Arendt, merging them with the archetypal image of the wild woman, the wolf-woman, who embodies a historical lineage of women who live with passion and determination. A book that invites us to read life as an act of creation and knowledge.
What is it about?
The poetry collection delves into an exploration of life understood as that which can be created and experienced through the body and language. The author intertwines a profound reflection on existence with a celebratory tone that does not shy away from complexity. Throughout the poems, the figure of the wild woman is recovered as a symbol of a female genealogy that has lived life with intensity and a desire for understanding. The thought of Simone Weil and Hannah Arendt serves as a philosophical counterpoint, enriching a poetic voice that seeks beauty in the tension between thought and the body, between the word and lived experience.
Main themes
- The body as a space of creation and knowledge
- Language as a tool to understand and transform life
- The figure of the wild woman as an archetype of freedom and passion
- The influence of the philosophical thought of Simone Weil and Hannah Arendt
- Life lived with intensity and a desire for understanding
Who is it recommended for?
This book is for readers interested in contemporary poetry that explores philosophical thought and female identity. Recommended for those who seek a poetic voice that combines intellectual reflection with vital and celebratory writing, and for those who wish to delve into a work that dialogues with great figures of thought from a lyrical and personal perspective.
What this book offers
- A poetic experience that integrates philosophy and emotion, offering a deep look at life and the body.
- The recovery of a powerful female imagery, represented by the wolf-woman, which connects with a genealogy of passionate and free women.
- A reading that invites reflection on the role of language and the body in the construction of one's own existence.
- The opportunity to discover the voice of a poet who dialogues with key figures of contemporary thought.
Technical sheet
- Author: Baltasar i Sardà, Eva
- Publisher: Cossetania
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Poetry by individual poets
- Collection: Sinalefa
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2009
- Number of pages: 48
- Weight: 90 g
Editorial review
Atavistic Beasts is a short but dense work that succeeds in combining philosophical thought with vibrant poetic writing. Eva Baltasar demonstrates a great capacity for integrating intellectual references within a lyrical discourse that never loses its expressive force. The book may be of particular interest to readers who seek poetry that does not evade complexity and that, at the same time, celebrates life with passion. A suggestive proposal within contemporary Catalan poetry.