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New Poets of America Series

This series showcases a dynamic collection of contemporary American poets pushing the boundaries of poetic expression. It explores diverse voices and themes, ranging from personal introspection to social commentary. Each volume offers a unique snapshot of the current American poetry landscape and its evolution. This is essential reading for anyone interested in a vibrant and ever-changing literary scene.

Rose
The Eclipses
The Boatloads

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  • The Boatloads

    • 92 pages
    • 4 hours of reading
    4.4(75)Add rating

    Perhaps the most distinctive aspect of The Boatloads is its overt references to church and Christianity. Dan Albergotti’s references are not mere proselytizing, though. In fact, the first poem in the book, “Vestibule,” tells the story of the author’s teenage experience making love to his girlfriend in a university chapel, saying: “Lord of this other world, let me recall that night. / Let me again hear how our whispered exclamations / near the end seemed like rising hymnal rhythm / and let me feel how those forgotten words came / from somewhere else and meant something.” Dan Albergotti teaches at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina.

    The Boatloads

  • The Eclipses

    • 92 pages
    • 4 hours of reading
    4.0(8)Add rating

    The Eclipses was selected by Michael S. Harper as winner of BOA’s third A. Poulin, Jr. Poetry Prize. Woo’s artful remembrances weave together memory, mourning and transcendence. Ancestors, both literary and blood, are called forth as Woo struggles beyond his mother’s death toward heart-intelligent truths.David Woo attended Harvard College, Stanford University and Yale University. His first poem appeared in The New Yorker in 1990, followed by eight subsequent appearances. The son of immigrants from China, he lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

    The Eclipses

  • Rose

    • 160 pages
    • 6 hours of reading
    3.7(19)Add rating

    Set against the backdrop of the Wasaychigan Hill Reserve in 1992, this musical features a diverse cast of 10 women and 7 men. It explores themes of community, identity, and resilience through vibrant storytelling and engaging performances, reflecting the unique cultural landscape of the reserve. The narrative unfolds through music and drama, highlighting the characters' relationships and experiences in a compelling way.

    Rose