Poems
by Paulo Henriques Britto
Translated
from the Portuguese with an Introduction by Idra Novey
A
Lannan Translations Series Selection
The
Clean Shirt of It marks the first English translation of
a full-length poetry title by acclaimed Brazilian poet Paulo
Henriques Britto. This is a bilingual edition published in English
and Portuguese. As translator Idra Novey writes in her translator's
introduction, "No other contemporary Brazilian poets write like
Britto. At least not with such a keen sense of the relationship
between form and content, or pop culture and high art. However,
the artistry of Britto's poems is that a reader doesn't have
to recognize the allusions to appreciate the freshness of the
imagery and layered meanings suggested in the poems." Britto's
subtle use of political allegories written with a thoroughly
contemporary poetic voice contributes greatly to the discussion
of the role of poetry in politics. He is steeped in Brazilian
politics, history, and literature, but also fluent in the language
of American history and culture. Thus, his masterful poem "Nine
Variations on a Theme of Jim Morrison" presents a uniquely Latin
American take on an American pop icon. BOA Editions is proud
to introduce American readers to the powerful poetry of Paulo
Henriques Britto.
Snake
Charmer
Between
the unsuspecting lines of story,
an
insidious idea insinuates itself,
as
to suggest another text,
more
alive, radical, and honest,
about
a slender, venomous truth
beneath
the thickly covered paper
and
almost impenetrable now--
fortunately,
a
final recourse remains:
to
stop, turn back. Make common paper
of
palimpsest. Now continue,
pick
up the sweet flute of literature.
Copyright © 2007 by BOA Editions
Available
editions:
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Cloth
ISBN: 978-1-929918-93-5
Price: $22.95
Publishing Date: July 2007
Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-929918-94-2
Price: $16.95
Publishing Date: July 2007
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