The writer and producer from Mogán, Guillermo Bueno Marrero, presented his poetry book 'In the Heat of Battle' on Friday, July 24, in the Doctor Pedro Betancor León square, a vitalist work that invites reflection.
The poet and producer from Mogán, Guillermo Bueno Marrero, presented his new book, 'In the Heat of Battle', last Friday, July 24, in the Doctor Pedro Betancor León square in Playa de Mogán. The event, part of the Fiestas del Carmen, brought together locals, visitors, and representatives from the Mogán City Council.
The Councillor for Culture and Festivities, Mencey Santana, opened the event with welcoming words, highlighting the honour it is for the municipality to support a local resident whose cultural trajectory has crossed borders. Santana emphasised the council's commitment to promoting local culture.
Writer Pepa Aurora, a friend of the author, intervened to highlight the serenity and depth that permeate the poetry collection. According to Aurora, the work has the capacity to accompany personal and vital processes, inviting readers to pause, observe the passage of time, and appreciate life from a more conscious perspective.
The event was guided by Diego González, a relative of the author and a figure linked to the cultural sphere. Through a close conversation, they explored the origin of the book, its creative process, and the themes it encompasses. Bueno shared with the audience excerpts from the prologue and several poems from the work.
The author explained that 'In the Heat of Battle' arises from the need to convey real feelings and experiences, not only the pleasant ones but also those that confront us with our own battles. The work collects experiences from the last decade, marked by illness, companionship, and personal learnings. 'The greatest battle is oneself, with our thoughts, with what drives us or holds us back. That internal struggle is what I try to capture in the book,' he stated.
Bueno also delved into the symbolism of the cover, where a desert represents the weight of the journey, the sacrifices, and maturity. On the back cover, the figure of a person carrying another embodies the value of love and mutual support. 'Sometimes we fight for others and the strength is doubled. That affection is what saves us in the most difficult moments,' he added.
Guillermo Bueno Marrero, born in Mogán on July 8, 1958, is a producer, screenwriter, and author of several books. His children's work 'Pedro Orugo and the Valley of Hope' gave rise to the internationally acclaimed animated series 'The Adventures of Carlos Orugo', which has won several awards. Additionally, he is an active member of cultural associations and co-founder of an NGO in Brazil with sociocultural aims, where he worked in one of the largest favelas in the country.
The presentation was attended by other councillors from the local government and concluded with the author signing copies while engaging with attendees.
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