Synopses & Reviews
Roque Dalton (19351975), the international prize-winning Salvadoran poet, uses five different voices to express his passion, humor, exuberance, tenderness, and courage, brilliantly fusing his political commitment with his art. He writes: "I believe the world is beautiful and that poetry, like bread, is for everyone." Originally published as Poemas Clandestinos.
Synopsis
"Stories and Poems of the Class Struggle" by one of Latin Americas greatest poets, Roque Dalton of El Salvador.
About the Author
Roque Dalton (1935-1975) was an enormously influential figure in the history of Latin America as a poet, essayist, intellectual and revolutionary. As a poet who brilliantly fused politics and art, his example permanently changed the direction of Central American poetry. The author of 18 volumes of poetry and prose, one of which (Taberna y otros lugares) received a Casa de las Américas prize in 1967, his work combines fierce satirical irony with a humane and exuberant tenderness. His legacy extends beyond his achievements as a poet to his political writings and political work in his native El Salvador.