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Lotería : Poems Volume 5

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A traditional game of chance popular in Mexico and in Mexican American culture, Loter a is poetically rendered in Esteban Rodr guez's eighth collection, with each poem revolving around one of the fifty-four cards. Using the image presented as a catalyst for exploration and self-reflection, Rodr guez unveils the familial journey between two countries and cultures through both a surreal and narrative lens. Here, a mother unearths a severed hand in the desert. A father discovers his heart among a heap of discarded items. And at one point, the speaker--toggling between his role as witness and son--finds himself in a canoe on a river contemplating the meaning behind an authentic experience. Lyrical, insightful, and honestly engaging, Loter a sheds light on a world that doesn't so easily reveal itself, adding to Rodr guez's prolific and important oeuvre. The Sabine Series in Literature

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781680033229
  • ISBN-10: 1680033220
  • Publisher: Trp: The University Press of Shsu
  • Publish Date: November 2023
  • Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.22 pounds
  • Page Count: 82

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