Poetry Like Bread
- 282 pages
- 10 hours of reading
An anthology of political poems by 33 poets from around the world. They write on war, poverty and hunger, as well as love of fellow man and the loneliness of revolutionary life
Martin Espada Books
Martín Espada is a contemporary American poet whose work, deeply rooted in his Puerto Rican heritage and varied life experiences, spans from raw realities to celebrations of freedom. His poetry is compared to the Latin American tradition, blending fierce intelligence with a democratic spirit, resulting in works of fire and passionate conviction. Espada's writing often explores themes of social justice and human dignity, characterized by a bold voice and a profound engagement with the world around him. Celebrated for its urgency and literary power, his work stands as a significant contribution to contemporary American letters.
Floaters: Poems
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
"From the winner of the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize come masterfully crafted narratives of protest, grief, and love. In this collection, Martín Espada bears witness to confrontation with anti-immigrant bigotry as a tenant lawyer years ago, and now sings the praises of Central American adolescents playing soccer in an internment camp founded on that same bigotry. He knows that times of hate also call for poems of love--even in the voice of a Galápagos tortoise. Whether celebrating the visions of fallen dreamers and poets or condemning the devastation of Hurricane Maria and official negligence in his father's Puerto Rico, Espada invokes ferocious, incandescent spirits"-- Provided by publisher
