Poetic Encounters at the Antiguo Instituto

The writer and philologist Manuel Neila presents his literary career, marked by his work as director of the aphorism collection “A la mínima” and a prolific career as an essayist and poet. This portrait reviews his evolution from his beginnings to his most recent publications.

Born in Hervás in 1950 and holding a degree in Romance Philology from the Universidad de Oviedo, Neila has maintained a constant collaboration with various literary magazines throughout the years. His recent bibliography reflects his interest in essays and poetry, highlighting titles such as:

• Clima de riesgo (2015)
• El escritor y sus máscaras (2015)
• La levedad y la gracia (2016)
• Cristóbal Serra en su laberinto (2017)
• Rendición del héroe (2019)
• La memoria herida (2023)
• Volver a Montaigne y otros ensayos (2023)
• Las horas sucesivas. Poesía 1978-2022 (2025) 📚