Popular Adult Titles: Poetry

*24 poetas latinoamericanos ISBN/Cat.# 9684940793
Serrano, Francisco (selection)
Venezuela, 1997
254 pages
$14.95
24 Latin American Poets is a magnificent anthology of twenty-four of the most celebrated 20th C. poets throughout Latin America. Indexed both by author and country. Includes a black and white photograph and a short biography of each author.
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**Album de poetisas cubanas ISBN/Cat.# 959100365X
Yáñez, Mirta
Cuba, 1997
159 pages
$15.95
In this Album of Cuban Women Poets the reader will find verses from sixteen authors of varying backgrounds, some well known and some new. Mirta Yanez's collection of feminine poetic discourse expresses hopes, memories, courage and many other thoughts and sentiments through beautiful poetry.
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Algún lugar en la memoria ISBN/Cat.# ALGUNLUGA
Yllescas Salinas, Edwin
Nicaragua, 1996
299 pages
$24.95
Somewhere in Memory by Edwin Yllescas Salinas (Managua, 1941) gathers over three decades of the poet's collected works (eight books of poems) into a single volume.
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*Algunos pameos y otros prosemas ISBN/Cat.# 8401590140
Cortázar, Julio
Spain, 1998
77 pages
$4.95
A collection of selected poems by one of Argentina's most important poets and narators, Julio Cortázar. Works taken from La vuelta al día, Ultimo round, Divertimento, and Salvo el crepúsculo.
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*Amar, amar: Antología, Poemas de amor ISBN/Cat.# 9879630173
Darío, Rubén
Argentina, 1997
128 pages
$7.95
Love, Love is a selection of love poems by Rubén Darío of Nicaragua. A pillar of the modernist movement, Darío's poetry is the anchor by which contemporary Latin American poetry is compared.
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**Amor de los pupitres ISBN/Cat.# 9590802001
Guerra, Félix
Cuba, 1998
120 pages
$8.95
This award-winning poetic work (Premio de la Critica, 1992) is a fresh look at adolescent love. School Desk Love is a sensitive, contemplative look at young love. Appropriate for middle school, high school, and adult readers.
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*Animalero, El/Ajyuq' ISBN/Cat.# 8489451168
Ak'abal, Humberto
Guatemala, 1995
55 pages
$4.95
Poetry by a gifted Guatemalan poet. Humberto Ak'abal uses verse to describe many aspects of the traditional way of life for small Guatemalan communities. An extraordinary, illustrated example of today's Central American indigenous poetry.
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Antología ISBN/Cat.# ANTECARD
Cardenal, Ernesto
Costa Rica, 1996
196 pages
$13.95
An enlightening anthology of verse by this controversial Nicaraguan poet laureate.
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**Antología de la poesía latinoamericana del siglo XXI ISBN/Cat.# 9682320860
Ortega, Julio
Mexico, 1997
399 pages
$18.95
Anthology of Latin American Poetry. These contemporary voices have been compiled to "document the writing there, where the future now is being made". The contributers come from diverse countries, backgrounds, and experiences and each offers uniquely valuable and refreshing insights.
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Antología fundamental ISBN/Cat.# 9561601699
Neruda, Pablo
Chile, 1996
534 pages
$19.95
An extensive, essential anthology of some of the Chilean poet's greatest work. Includes biographic notes and black-and-white photos of Neruda.
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Antología poética ISBN/Cat.# 8401423813
García Lorca, Federico
Spain, 1998
301 pages
$11.95
García Lorca is Spain's most popular contemporary poet. This collection spans the breadth of his career.
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Antología poética ISBN/Cat.# 9567083320
Sabines, Jaime
Mexico, 1997
398 pages
$15.95
An extensive Anthology of the magnificent poetry of Mexico's Jaime Sabines. Includes more than thirty years of collected poetry. Sabines is one of the great poets of his language and century.
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**Antología poética ISBN/Cat.# 9800109528
Vitier, Cintio
Venezuela, 1998
421 pages
$12.95
Poetic Anthology is a vast collection of poems by the acclaimed Cuban poet Cintio Vitier. This impressive book spans over 50 years of a remarkable poet's search for the expression of the unknown, honest, day-to-day silence that everyone must attempt to overcome.
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*Apogeo ISBN/Cat.# APOGEO
Belli, Gioconda
Nicaragua, 1997
120 pages
$19.95
Apogeo is a compilation of ten year's poetry from one of Nicaragua's most popular writers.
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Cántico cósmico ISBN/Cat.# LSF362
Cardenal, Ernesto
Nicaragua, 1989
450 pages
$24.95
A collection of the recent creative contributions of this world-renowned Nicaraguan poet.
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**Caballero de París, El ISBN/Cat.# 9688565601
Molina, Néstor
Mexico, 1998
179 pages
$19.95
The Gentleman From Paris is an enlightening, romantic, and inspirational collection of poetry by seasoned poet, mystic, and physicist, Néstor Molina. Full-color portraits included.
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**Carnal ISBN/Cat.# 9562601366
Prado, Nadia
Chile, 1998
92 pages
$12.95
This young Chilean author offers us Carnal, a book of cryptic poems or "mini-stories" which deal with the fragmentation of society, identity, and desire.
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Ceremonia esperada, La ISBN/Cat.# LSF368
Borge, Tomás
Nicaragua, 1990
218 pages
$9.95
"Tomás Borge's poetry is far from being exteriorist... or existencialist. I'd call it essentialist." --José Coronel Urtecho
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Clave de mí ISBN/Cat.# CLAVEDEMI
Alegría, Claribel
Costa Rica, 1996
208 pages
$12.95
The Key to Me. A refreshing anthology of this celebrated Salvadoran author's poetry. Introduction by Mario Bendetti.
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**Con esta boca, en este mundo ISBN/Cat.# 9500709295
Orozco, Olga
Spain, 1998
93 pages
$12.95
In With this Mouth, in this World this remarkable Argentine poet displays her talent for enlacing the suffering of being with the great adventure of living. With a supreme and delicate eloquence her images and symbols effortlessly represent the complex aspects of life that elude many poets. These poems reveal a grave and profound reality that lend dignity to her words. Winner of the Juan Rulfo Prize.
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*Con una súbita vehemencia: Antología de poesía contemporánea en Cuba ISBN/Cat.# 9590900917
Padrón Barquín, Juan Nicolás
Cuba, 1996
323 pages
$39.95
This handsomely rendered Anthology of Contemporary Cuban Poetry spanning the the years since 1959. A selection of today's most important poetic voices in Cuba, representing a broad variety of styles, tones, and themes.
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**Corazón del instante, El ISBN/Cat.# 9681651561
Blanco, Alberto
Mexico, 1998
545 pages
$29.95
The Heart of the Moment presents the colorful voice of the contemporary Mexican poet whose experimental images form a prism for his vision. A hardcover selection of poems from his twelve books arranged in order appointed by the author.
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*Cultivo una rosa blanca ISBN/Cat.# 9879216059
Martí, José
Argentina, 1997
128 pages
$7.95
I Grow a White Rose is anthology of poetry by Cuban writer and revolutionary José Martí. His poetry is loved throughout Latin America for its rhythmic and simplistic qualities. A handsome collection at a very handsome price.
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**Dónde vas ISBN/Cat.# 9562601358
Brito, Eugenia
Chile, 1998
132 pages
$14.95
Where Are You Going? explores the destiny, memory, and death of the indigenous populations of the Americas. The three sections of this book of poetry question aspects of contemporary indigenous identity such as legitimacy, indifference, and mythology.
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De la vigilia fértil: Antología de poetas mexicanas contemporáneas ISBN/Cat.# 9683643167
Palley, Julian (compil.)
Mexico, 1996
323 pages
$15.95
Of the Fertile Vigil: An Anthology of Contemporary Mexican Women Poets. A captivating compilation of vivid, original verse by twenty-six modern Mexican writers.
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**Delta de cinco brazos ISBN/Cat.# 8481091820
Paz, Octavio
Spain, 1998
125 pages
$24.95
The collection Delta of Five Arms contains five of the most outstanding extensive poems by the celebrated Nobel Prize winner. Short epigrams and epilogues introduce and conclude the intense, reflexive, long pieces. This beautiful hardcover edition is an indispensable treasure.
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Desde que el alba quiso... poemas al torno a la madre y la familia ISBN/Cat.# DESDEQUEELALBA
Serrano de López, Rosa V.
El Salvador, 1995
231 pages
$12.95
An endearing and beautifully selected and presented anthology of poems in celebration of mothers and families. Includes authors from throughout Latin America, Spain and the world with a particular focus on Salvadorean poets.
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Desolación/Ternura-Tala/Lagar ISBN/Cat.# 9684322801
Mistral, Gabriela
Mexico, 1997
251 pages
$10.95
Three works by this Nobel-prize-winning Chilean author.
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**Eclipses y fulgores ISBN/Cat.# 8426428088
Orozco, Olga
Spain, 1998
143 pages
$15.95
Winner of the esteemed Juan Rulfo Prize, Eclipses and Flashes is a beautiful selection of this extraordinary Argentine author's best poetry. Compiled by the author, this anthology will move and startle the reader while exploring the essence of existence. These intuitive, honest, and beautiful poems will demand numerous readings.
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*Epigramas ISBN/Cat.# EPIGRAMA
Cardenal, Ernesto
Nicaragua, 1997
57 pages
$7.95
Epigrams represent selected poems by the influential Nicarguan poet, Ernesto Cardenal.
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Este suelo secreto ISBN/Cat.# 9800109226
Parra, Esdras
Venezuela, 1995
204 pages
$17.95
This Secret Soil is a book of poems by this gifted author, written in a language both direct and precise.
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Hay golpes en la vida, tan fuertes... ISBN/Cat.# 9561314045
Vallejo, Cesar
Chile, 1996
141 pages
$8.95
Some Blows in Life Are So Deeply Felt Extraordinary, sentimental verses, full of strong emotion and imagery, by Peru's most celebrated 20th C. poet.
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*Historia de la noche ISBN/Cat.# 9500416980
Borges, Jorge Luis
Argentina, 1997
80 pages
$14.95
A handsome edition of Borges magnificent collection Night History. Revered for his intellect, Borges deals with more personal issues in these poems, like the son he hever had or the onset of his blindness.
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**Lenguas de diamante, La/Raíz salvaje ISBN/Cat.# 843761645X
Ibarbourou, Juana de
Spain, 1998
283 pages
$14.95
The Diamond's Tongues and Savage Race unites two extraordinary books of poetry. Uruguay's celebrated early 20th C. poet combines tropes, such as irony and satire with subject matter such as love, freedom, and the connection between the individual and nature. An extensive introduction precedes the poems, offering a historical context.
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Libro ocho, El: Textos de muerte, pasión y vida ISBN/Cat.# 9562600815
Gómez, Mónica
Chile, 1996
53 pages
$14.95
Book Eight: Life, Death, and Passion. A profound, spiritual look at what lies beneath apparent reality.
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Luces en la sien, Las ISBN/Cat.# LSF1988
Terán, Milagros
Nicaragua, 1993
70 pages
$16.95
+Temple Light is a refreshing book of poetry from Nicaragua. Milagros Terán is considered one of the essential voices of Nicaragua's new generation of poets. A widely recognized and appreciated work both here in the U.S. and in her native Nicaragua.
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*Más bellos poemas de amor en la lengua española, Los ISBN/Cat.# 9681329589
Montemayor, Carlos (compil.)
Mexico, 1997
134 pages
$12.95
The Most Beautiful Love Poems of the Spanish Language offers a magnificently selected gathering of Spanish language love poetry with a special section of the book dedicated to Mexican love poetry. Hardcover edition.
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*Madre luz ISBN/Cat.# 9879216261
Pedroni, José
Argentina, 1997
192 pages
$12.95
Mother Light contains a selection of some of José Pedroni's best poetry. This celebrated poet is known for his depictions of rural life, the plight of the immigrant, and Argentina's rich landscapes. Illustrated.
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Maremoto ISBN/Cat.# 9561602423
Neruda, Pablo
Chile, 1996
75 pages
$13.95
Tidal Wave. A heartfelt collection of poems honoring the coastal waters of Chile and their inhabitants. Illustrated with delightful color woodcuts. Set in larger type.
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**Mejores poesías de la lengua castellana ISBN/Cat.# 8484030857
varios
Spain, 1998
829 pages
$14.95
The Best Poetry of the Spanish Language is a chronological compilation of Spanish poetry from the 11th to the 20th C. From the first Spanish poets to use meter, to contemporary experimental poets, this book covers ten centuries of the most beautiful verses written in Spanish. Economical, hardcover edition.
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*Menos tu vientre: Selección de sus más bellos poemas de amor ISBN/Cat.# 9879630130
Hernández, Miguel
Argentina, 1997
128 pages
$7.95
A comprehensive selection of celebrated, Spanish poet and Civil War martyr Miguel Hernández' most beautiful love poems.
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*Muerte sin fin ISBN/Cat.# 9681650506
Gorostiza, José
Mexico, 1996
80 pages
$3.95
Death Without End features the work of Mexican poet José Gorostiza. This volume is a handy paperback is an affordable introduction to the verse of this respected author.
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**Obra poética ISBN/Cat.# RAULCONTR
Contreras, Raúl
El Salvador, 1996
389 pages
$29.95
The life's work of one of the most celebrated poets from El Salvador. Poetic Works is an essential, extensive compilation of Raul Contreras' poems. Illustrated with photographs.
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Obra poética, vols. 1 & 2 ISBN/Cat.# 9591000766
Guillén, Nicolás
Cuba, 1995
1013 pages
$37.95
An extraordinary two-volume anthology of poetry by this renowned Cuban poet. Covers the period 1922-1958. Illustrations by the author.
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Obras completas ISBN/Cat.# 9684326505
Cruz, Sor Juana Inés de la
Mexico, 1996
941 pages
$24.95
The complete gathered works of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz.
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*Páramo de sueños ISBN/Cat.# 9681650719
Chumacero, Alí
Mexico, 1996
72 pages
$3.95
Plain of Dreams is the first book of poetry by Mexican writer Alí Chumacero. This inexpensive paperback addition is An affordable introduction to the work of one of Mexico's most distinguished men of letters.
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**Poemas ISBN/Cat.# 8401590213
Jiménez, Juan Ramón
Spain, 1998
104 pages
$4.95
The compilation of Poems by Jimenez represents a survey of the author's ingenuous work from beginning to end. At first incorporating modernist aesthetics, the poems of the later period were stripped of the inessential to expose the nude beauty of language. The Nobel Prize-winning author is one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th C. A beautiful, economical edition.
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**Poemas ISBN/Cat.# 8401590248
Neruda, Pablo
Spain, 1998
91 pages
$4.95
The beautiful collection of Poems by the Nobel Prize-winning Chilean author contains a great selection covering the whole body of Neruda's poetic work, ranging from neo-romanticism through modernism to combative political poetry. This excellent edition has a handsome format and is fully indexed.
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**Poemas de amor y desamor ISBN/Cat.# 8401590264
Peri Rossi, Cristina
Spain, 1998
116 pages
$4.95
The collection of Poems of Love and Falling Out of Love contains brilliant examples of the masterful poems composed between 1971-1997. The author is considered the most outstanding representative of the 70s generation of Spanish writers due to her uncompromising style that meshes biting satire, postmodern use of language and subtle lyricism.
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*Poemas europeos: Antología ISBN/Cat.# 9977303037
Armijo, Roberto
Costa Rica, 1997
194 pages
$24.95
An anthology of profound, evocative poetry written by this Salvadoran author during his residence in Europe.
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