Where heaven sinks : poems /
Mar̕a Esquinca delivers a searing collection of poems that traverse borders, both physical and emotional. Set against the backdrop of El Paso and Ciudad Jùrez, these experimental works weave fragmented verses, striking imagery and bold typography to confront the brutal realities of immigration and i...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Reno :
University of Nevada Press,
[2025].
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| Series: | New Oeste series.
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| Summary: | Mar̕a Esquinca delivers a searing collection of poems that traverse borders, both physical and emotional. Set against the backdrop of El Paso and Ciudad Jùrez, these experimental works weave fragmented verses, striking imagery and bold typography to confront the brutal realities of immigration and identity. With the precision of a journalist and the heart of a storyteller, Esquinca exposes injustice while celebrating resilience and hope. Her work is shaped by the intersection of cultures, histories and experiences found in the US-Mexico borderlands. Each poem is a tribute to those who have endured and a call to challenge the systems that oppress. Where Heaven Sinks is a love letter, a memorial for those lost and a testament to the transformative power of language. |
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| Physical Description: | 88 pages ; 22 cm. |
| ISBN: | 1647792177 9781647792176 |