America : Bilingual Edition

Valverde, Fernando.

ISBN 10: 1556596227 / ISBN 13: 9781556596223

Published by Copper Canyon Press, 2021

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Synopsis:

Bilingual Edition: "Valverde’s sharp meditation on the state of mind of a nation reeling from its historical contradictions and moral failings is startling...Forché’s consummate translation and instructive introduction provide a map to help readers navigate this powerful book."―Booklist

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. Bilingual, with Spanish originals and English translations.

About the Authors:

Fernando Valverde is a preeminent poet writing in the Spanish language today, and he has received international acclaim for his contributions to the art of poetry. Born in Granada, Spain, Valverde has been awarded some of the most prestigious awards for Spanish poetry, and his books have been published across Europe and the Americas. In 2014 his book The Insistence of Harm received the Book of the Year award from the Latino American Writers Institute of the City University of New York. Before coming to the United States, Valverde served for a decade as a journalist for Spain’s major paper, El Pais, reporting about the Balkans and the Middle East, among other topics.  He directs the International Festival of Poetry in Granada, and is a distinguished visiting professor at the University of Virginia.

Carolyn Forché is a poet, activist, and translator who has been celebrated with some of the most significant recognition in the literary world. Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1950, Forché is widely recognized for coining the term “poetry of witness.” She is a professor at Georgetown University.

Bibliographic Details

Title: America : Bilingual Edition
Publisher: Copper Canyon Press
Publication Date: 2021
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 13.