A landmark collection of poetry by one of Latin America's most important living writers.
Ida Vitale Book order
Ida Vitale is a Uruguayan poet and essayist celebrated for her profound exploration into the alchemy of language. Her work masterfully bridges an intense, symbolist-rooted sensory perception with precise conceptual crystallization. Vitale's poetry delves into the essence of words, forging a connection between heightened sensory experience and sharp conceptual clarity. Through her unique approach, she captures the intricate way we perceive and articulate the world.
- 2023
- 2021
Byobu
- 110 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Byobu reveals a rich inner world, one driven by its meticulous attention to our rich outer one.
- 2020
The Women Writers' Handbook
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
A revised edition of the publisher’s inaugural publication in 1990, which won the Pandora Award from Women-in-Publishing. Inspirational in its original format, this new edition features poems, stories, essays and interviews with over 30 women writers, both emerging authors and luminaries of contemporary literature such A.S. Byatt, Saskia Calliste, April De Angelis, Kit de Waal, Carol Ann Duffy, Sian Evans, Philippa Gregory, Mary Hamer, Jackie Kay, Shuchi Kothari, Bryony Lavery, Annee Lawrence, Roseanne Liang, Suchen Christine Lim, Jackie McCarrick, Laura Miles, Raman Mundair, Magda Oldziejewska, Kaite O’Reilly, Jacqueline Pepall, Gabi Reigh, Djamila Ribeiro, Fiona Rintoul, Jasvinder Sanghera, Anne Sebba, Kalista Sy, Debbie Taylor, Madeleine Thien, Claire Tomalin, Ida Vitale, Sarah Waters and the great-niece of Virginia Woolf -Emma Woolf. Together with the original writing workshops plus black and white illustrations. Guest editor Ann Sandham has compiled the new collection to celebrate Aurora Metro’s 30th anniversary as an independent publisher; 20% of profits will to go to the Virginia Woolf statue campaign in the UK. -- Cheryl Robson ― Publisher
- 2010
Garden of Silica
- 140 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Ida Vitale's poetry anthology showcases her exploration of women's subjectivity through a blend of intellectual rigor and emotional depth. Spanning eight books from 1960 to the present, her work emphasizes the importance of an engaged reader, balancing personal experience with broader themes. This collection is a significant contribution to Spanish-language poetry, highlighting Vitale's unique voice and perspective.