Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology (LOA #382) by Rigoberto Gonzalez - ISBN: 9781598537833
Hardcover
Five centuries of passion, language, and identity: a vital, expanding tradition.

Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology (LOA #382)

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  • Hardcover

    696 pages

  • Release Date

    1 October 2024

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Summary

Top pick for Hispanic Heritage Month by NYT best-selling author Elizabeth Acevedo for Good Morning America

This landmark Latinx poetry collection offers “a wondrous journey through the passions, the ideas, and the diversity of a people redefining what it means to be American” (Hector Tobar, Pulitzer Prize winner).

Includes more than 180 poets, spanning from the 17th century to today, and presents those poems written in Spanish in the original and in E…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781598537833
ISBN-10:1598537830
Author:Rigoberto Gonzalez
Publisher:The Library of America
Imprint:The Library of America
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:696
Release Date:1 October 2024
Weight:600g
Dimensions:54mm x 227mm x 146mm
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Critics Review

“A landmark literary feat … this collection is as much literary riot as it is reference text.” —Elizabeth Acevedo (Top 5 book picks for Hispanic Heritage Month for Good Morning America)

“This vibrant collection brings together 253 poems by 186 Latino poets from the early 17th century through 2023, showcasing a dynamic poetic tradition that engages with social and political issues and personal experiences… . The breadth of voices ensures a comprehensive look at the evolution of Latino poetry. Casual readers and scholars alike have much to gain.” Publishers Weekly

About The Author

Rigoberto Gonzalez

Rigoberto Gonzalez is distinguished professor of English at Rutgers University in Newark, where he is director of the MFA program in Creative Writing.

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