Slashing Sounds

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Exploring the rich vernacular of Sicilian life, this collection showcases the unique voice of poet Jolanda Insana, whose work has remained largely unrecognized outside Italy. Through her idiosyncratic use of dialect, Insana captures the humor, intimacy, and raw emotions of her community, challenging traditional notions of poetry. The translation by Catherine Theis brings to English readers the irreverent and subversive spirit of these poems, making them feel both timeless and refreshingly contemporary.