Lorca, Frederico Garcia
Poet in New York/Poeta En Nueva York
- ISBN 13:
- 9780802143532
- author:
- Lorca, Frederico Garcia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 288
- Genre:
- Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Federico García Lorca's Poet in New York is a masterpiece of modern poetry, written during the tumultuous early years of the Great Depression. This influential collection portrays a New York City of poverty, racism, social turbulence, and solitude, yet one that is also intoxicating in its vitality and beauty. The work is a defining exposition of one American city, offering a unique perspective on the world around us. Translated into English for the first time in ten years, this bilingual edition brings Lorca's surrealistic technique, mesmerizing complexity, and fierce emotion to a new audience. The result is a thrilling and thought-provoking read that continues to resonate with readers today. A key work of modern literature, Poet in New York is a powerful exploration of the human experience, one that speaks to the heart of the city that never sleeps.