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Explore the enchanting world of Marosa di Giorgio in 'Diadem: Selected Poems', a masterful collection that showcases her unique voice in Latin American poetry. With a flair for surrealism and profound imagery, di Giorgio evokes the intricacies of childhood and the beauty of the Uruguayan countryside. This trade paperback, published by BOA Editions in 2012, offers a carefully selected array of her most compelling works, perfectly translated by Adam Giannelli. Readers will appreciate the thematic depth that resonates with the echoes of Kafka, Cortázar, and American poets like Edson and Simic, yet remains distinctly di Giorgio's own. Whether you are a long-time admirer of Latin American literature or a newcomer curious about poetic masterpieces, this volume is essential for your collection. Witness the evolution of di Giorgio's reputation from the misunderstood 'mad woman of Uruguayan letters' to a celebrated poet whose profound insights captivate audiences today. Add this brand new item to your library and immerse yourself in the sacred and surreal themes that have marked di Giorgio's career as a defining voice in contemporary poetry. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Book condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781934414972. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2012. Publisher: BOA Editions.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781934414972
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2012
Publisher: BOA Editions
Description:
Marosa di Giorgio has one of the most distinct and recognizable voices in Latin American poetry. Her surreal and fable-like prose poems invite comparison to Franz Kafka, Julio Cortázar, or even contemporary American poets Russell Edson and Charles Simic. But di Giorgio's voice, imagery, and themes—childhood, the Uruguayan countryside, a perception of the sacred—are her own. Previously written off as "the mad woman of Uruguayan letters," di Giorgio's reputation has blossomed in recent years. Translator Adam Giannelli's careful selection of poems spans the enormous output of di Giorgio's career to help further introduce English-language readers to this vibrant and original voice.
Marosa di Giorgio was born in Salto, Uruguay, in 1932. Her first book Poemas was published in 1953. Also a theater actress, she moved to Montevideo in 1978, where she lived until her death in 2004.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781934414972
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2012
Publisher: BOA Editions
Description:
Marosa di Giorgio has one of the most distinct and recognizable voices in Latin American poetry. Her surreal and fable-like prose poems invite comparison to Franz Kafka, Julio Cortázar, or even contemporary American poets Russell Edson and Charles Simic. But di Giorgio's voice, imagery, and themes—childhood, the Uruguayan countryside, a perception of the sacred—are her own. Previously written off as "the mad woman of Uruguayan letters," di Giorgio's reputation has blossomed in recent years. Translator Adam Giannelli's careful selection of poems spans the enormous output of di Giorgio's career to help further introduce English-language readers to this vibrant and original voice.
Marosa di Giorgio was born in Salto, Uruguay, in 1932. Her first book Poemas was published in 1953. Also a theater actress, she moved to Montevideo in 1978, where she lived until her death in 2004.