Hala Alyan, Peter Carlaftes (Editor)
Atrium: Poems
- ISBN 13:
- 9780983581383
- author:
- Hala Alyan, Peter Carlaftes (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Three Rooms Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 104
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 0.6 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, World
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Atrium by Hala Alyan is a powerful debut poetry collection that explores global issues in personal spaces with fervent originality and intense intimacy. With its stunning angularity, these poems convey a singular vision and represent an important new voice in the international poetry arena.
Winner of the 2013 Arab American Book of the Year Award for Poetry, Alyan's Atrium is a remarkable debut that showcases her virtuosity and range as a poet. Her unique perspective and beautiful, enigmatic images have already been praised by notable poets such as Naomi Shihab Nye and Chitra Divakaruni.
With its passionate engagement with the world, Alyan's Atrium is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in contemporary poetry. This collection is not to be missed.