Lorca, Frederico Garcia

Poet in New York/Poeta En Nueva York

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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:
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£12.85

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.

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