A new artistic collaboration
Enric Casasses, the poet who challenges conventions, captivates the audience again with a new book that evokes the sensory richness of El Nus la Flor. This time, his words resonate next to the illustrations by Tura Sanglas, an artist originally from Ordis, who gives a visual dimension that perfectly complements his work. The interaction between text and image is so deep that it seems that both creators have worked in a creative symbiosis.
Humor and politics in a turbulent context
The book’s cover introduces us to a set of texts that emerge from the events of October 1, 2017. With a subtitle that hints at a game of words between sport and politics, ‘1-0. Dispersed poems and notes’ reflects the interaction between political reality and literary creativity. Casasses not only uses humor to deal with circumstances, but also calls for reflection through its prose.
A mosaic of poetic voices
The book amalgamates a variety of poetic forms ranging from poetic prose to meticulously structured verses. This diversity allows you to explore issues as wide as censorship and resistance, and express its outrage through the word. As he himself implies, his work becomes a civic duty to repression, a way to channel the collective soul.
Literary references and the influence of Ausiàs March
With the recent Jaume Fuster Prize in his name, Casasses claims his literary masters, such as Ausiàs March, emphasizing the power of the decasyllab. For him, the Ausian metric intensifies emotions, raising moments of vulnerability to a new level of depth. This influence results in a style that challenges conventional sweetness, presenting a poet who does not give up pain, but transforms it into force.
Irony as a literary weapon
Among the verses that criticize the injustices, Casasses uses irony as a tool for resistance. Poems like ‘Wide is your cheek, oh Castilla’ exemplify his poignant style, where humor merges with social criticism. In this sense, the book becomes a platform to express frustration and hope, with a tone that is both satirical and deeply reflective.
A dialogue with existence
Despite his commitment to politics, Casasses does not forget personal introspection. It explores the complexities of existence with a playful tone, as can be seen in its game with the popular expression ‘Plou and makes sun’. This duality between seriousness and frivolity enriches his work, offering a more complete view of the human condition.
A reflection on the truth
Inspired by Max Jacob, Casasses proposes that ‘The truth is always new’. This idea allows the collection, where the poet seeks to capture the essence of confused feelings and transform them into a form of art that speaks of universal experiences. With each poem, Casasses shows that creativity is an act of rebellion against the uniformity of reality.
A new voice for a new time
With ‘The Police Iran de Bòlit’, Enric Casasses offers us a book that challenges expectations and invites reflection. His work is not only a reflection of the current reality, but also a deep exploration of the human condition, where each word becomes an instrument of change and hope. In an increasingly complex world, his voice resonates with a renewed freshness, reaffirming his position as one of the great contemporary poets.