This collection showcases the translated poetry of a prominent Cuban author, offering readers a glimpse into the rich literary tradition of Cuba. It highlights the unique voice and themes present in the poet's work, making it an essential read for those interested in Latin American literature and the cultural nuances of Cuban poetry.
Poetry. A meditation on the power and limitations of images, THE WINTER GARDEN PHOTOGRAPH began as an homage to a magazine, The Courier, published by UNESCO. Reina Mar�a Rodr�guez used the magazine's photographs of faraway places to spark an investigation of the mental landscapes comprising her own, contemporary Havana. "I think through / the breath in you; I think through / the blood in you": precisely in striving to inhabit other worlds, she pursues the self. With the original Cuban edition of this book, Rodr�guez won her second Casa de las Am�ricas Prize for Poetry. This edition includes a set of co-translations by Kristin Dykstra and Nancy Gates Madsen, and an interview with Rodr�guez, conducted by Rosa Alcal�.