Duende Poems
Genre: Poetry
Original publication date: May 29, 2007
Book Description (from Good Reads): Duende, that dark and elusive force described by Federico García Lorca, is the creative and ecstatic power an artist seeks to channel from within. It can lead the artist toward revelation, but it must also, Lorca says, accept and even serenade the possibility of death. Tracy K. Smith's bold second poetry collection explores the history and the intersections of folk traditions, political resistance, and personal survival. Duende gives passionate testament to suppressed cultures, and allows them to sing.
Thoughts:
There are a lot of pieces included here but I felt disconnected from them. Usually what you expect to get from poetry especially this type are feelings, be it good or bad. For me I did not get anything, I was most of the time trying to figure out what I was reading.
this went over my head clearly.
I have a very hard time trying to figure out what rating to give this work. The writing was eye-catching and it seems to work for many, I saw almost nothing but praise for this emotional work! So the problem is definitely me, this was simply not my thing, unfortunately.
Take this as my two cents but do check her out as I seem to be in the minority here so if you like poetry and pick this one up it's very likely you will love it!
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