Description
Obscenities and Tendernesses
Book Summary
Obscenities and Tendernesses by Celdoni Fonoll is the conclusion of his trilogy of erotic verses, a work that shifts between sex and humor with touches of tenderness. The reader will find sixty texts and a song that make up a poetic-erotic divertimento, where provocation and sweetness go hand in hand. This book offers a playful and casual look at eroticism, inviting the reader on a literary journey that celebrates sensuality without complexes.
What is it about?
The work collects sixty poetic texts and a song that explore eroticism from a humorous and tender perspective. Fonoll plays with the contrast between obscenity and tenderness, creating a space where provocation is combined with intimacy. The poems, brief and incisive, address desire, the body, and romantic relationships with direct language full of double entendres. This volume closes the erotic trilogy started with Trempant t'empaito (1993) and Versos perversos (1995), consolidating a unique style that mixes mischief with delicacy.
Main themes
- Eroticism as a literary game, where sex is treated with humor and ease.
- Tenderness in intimate relationships as a counterpoint to obscenity.
- Desire and sensuality, explored through the lens of everyday life and provocation.
- Poetry as a vehicle for the free expression of sexuality.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers interested in erotic poetry with a humorous and casual tone. It is ideal for those looking for a brief, entertaining, and unprejudiced read, as well as for followers of Celdoni Fonoll's work or contemporary Catalan poetry. It may also attract those who wish to explore eroticism from an accessible and playful literary perspective.
What this book offers
- A fresh and fun vision of eroticism, far removed from solemnity.
- Sixty short texts ideal for an agile and fragmented read.
- The conclusion of an erotic trilogy, offering a complete view of the author's poetic evolution in this theme.
- A linguistic game full of double meanings and irony, which enriches the reading experience.
- A reflection on tenderness and intimacy within erotic provocation.
Technical specifications
- Author: Celdoni Fonoll Casanovas
- Publisher: Eumo Editorial SAU
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Poetry by individual poets, Erotic fiction
- Collection: Non-Collection
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2009
- Number of pages: 88
- Weight: 166 g
Editorial review
Obscenities and Tendernesses is a work that fulfills its purpose of entertaining and provoking, offering accessible and casual erotic poetry. The brevity of the texts and their humorous tone make it ideal for light reading, although the thematic depth may be limited for those seeking more reflective poetry. The book closes a coherent trilogy, consolidating Fonoll's style, and may be of particular interest to readers who have enjoyed the previous volumes.