America
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Forché, Carolyn, translator,
Published
Port Townsend, Washington : Copper Canyon Press, [2021].
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nyack Library - Adult Nonfiction | 861.7 VAL | On Shelf |
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Published
Port Townsend, Washington : Copper Canyon Press, [2021].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xx, 171 pages ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Translation of: América.
Description
"In Fernando Valverde's América, "sorrow is ancient." Mournfully lyrical, politically sharp, with a sweeping view of American roots, dysfunctions, and ideals-as if from above, and yet also from within-this is a book that deconstructs the legacy of empire. From the Mississippi River to Fulton Avenue, from slavery to "lone wolf" shooters, Valverde grieves but does not wince away from all that is lost to greed and a culture of violence, painting an urgent portrait of "the thirst of America / a smile satisfied to death." Valverde is widely regarded as one of the most important younger Spanish-language poets. Here his vibrant voice and convictions are translated and introduced by Carolyn Forché, herself a world-renowned poet of witness"--,Provided by publisher.
Language
Parallel Spanish text and English translation.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Valverde, F., & Forché, C. (2021). America . Copper Canyon Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Valverde, Fernando, 1980- and Carolyn, Forché. 2021. America. Copper Canyon Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Valverde, Fernando, 1980- and Carolyn, Forché. America Copper Canyon Press, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Valverde, Fernando, and Carolyn Forché. America Copper Canyon Press, 2021.
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