Description
Ángel González's life was marked by turmoil and transformation, from witnessing the revolution and war to living under dictatorship and eventually returning to the monarchy. This experience shaped his unique voice and writing style, which he developed as a way to cope with the complexities of his world.
As a young man, González learned to express himself through irony, metaphor, and subtlety, using language to convey emotions and ideas that were difficult to put into words. His poetry was a way to process the events of his life and to find meaning in the midst of chaos.
This collection of poems, spanning from 1956 to 2001, offers a glimpse into González's inner world and his struggles to make sense of the world around him. With its unique blend of wit, introspection, and poetic flair, it is a powerful and thought-provoking work that invites readers to reflect on the complexities of human experience.