Micrograms - Paperback
$16.00
Skip to product information
Micrograms - Paperback
$16.00
Shipping calculated at checkout.
by Jorge Carrera Andrade (Author), Alejandro De Acosta (Translator), Joshua Beckman (Translator)
"So extraordinarily clear, so connected to the primitive I imagine I am . . . participating in a vision already lost to the world." --William Carlos Williams
The microgram is collected, pondered upon, and defined in this quiet classic of Ecuadorian literature.
In the alphabet of things
the snail invents
the penultimate letter.
Jorge Carrera Andrade (1902-1978) has been recognized as one of the most important Latin American poets of the twentieth century.
Alejandro de Acosta and Joshua Beckman co-translated Carlos Oquendo de Amat's 5 Meters of Poems. Beckman's translation of Tomaz Salamun's Poker was a finalist for the PEN/America Poetry in Translation Award.
Author Biography
Jorge Carrera Andrade was born in 1902 in Quito, Ecuador and died there in 1978, after spending the bulk of his adult life abroad. His distinguished literary career spanned a wide range of work, from editing and translation to criticism and poetry, much of which was published internationally and engaged international themes. It is from this "worldly" perspective and influence that his work grew, and maybe the most fascinating of these works is his Micrograms.
Alejandro de Acosta writes on anarchist philosophy and aesthetics. Since moving to Austin, Texas seven years ago, he has launched the micropress mufa:: poema, publishing and freely distributing eight booklets of poetry and philosophy. He is currently composing a book of fifteen "amoral" essays inspired by Montaigne and Hume. Joshua Beckman was born in New Haven, Connecticut. He is the author of six books of poetry, and has translated numerous works of poetry and prose, including Poker by Tomaz Salamun, which was a finalist for the PEN/America Poetry in Translation Award. He is also the recipient of numerous other awards, including a NYFA fellowship and a Pushcart Prize. He lives in Seattle and New York.
Number of Pages: 96
Dimensions: 0.3 x 6.9 x 5 IN
Publication Date: November 01, 2011
Details
This product is crafted with quality materials to ensure durability and performance. Designed with your convenience in mind, it seamlessly fits into your everyday life.
Shipping & Returns
We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible.
We are committed to ensuring a positive shopping experience for all our customers. If for any reason you wish to return an item, we invite you to reach out to our team for assistance, and we will evaluate every return request with care and consideration.
