Experience the profound beauty of contemporary poetry with *Language for a New Century*, a landmark anthology that showcases an extensive collection of Asian and Middle Eastern voices. This extraordinary compilation features works from South Asian, East Asian, Central Asian poets, and those living in the Diaspora, making it the most inclusive collection available today. From political to apolitical themes, and from monastic to erotic expressions, this anthology brings together 400 unique poems that challenge conventional literary boundaries and traditions. Eminent poets like Bei Dao and Mahmoud Darwish share pages alongside emerging talents, providing readers with a diverse panorama of the current artistic landscape. Each section is thoughtfully organized by themes rather than national affiliation, allowing the poems to resonate deeply and challenge readers' perspectives on identity and humanity. Personal essays from the editors introduce these exquisite works, urging readers to reflect on their own experiences in light of these powerful voices. In a world too often divided by cultural misunderstandings, *Language for a New Century* stands as a bold testament to the transformative power of art and the shared humanity that binds us all together. This critically-acclaimed anthology is a must-have for poetry lovers and those eager to expand their understanding of contemporary literature. Enjoy free shipping and expect delivery within 6 weeks. Note: Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393332384
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 784


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A landmark anthology, providing the most ambitious,
far-reaching collection of contemporary Asian and Middle Eastern
poetry available.

Language for a New Century celebrates the
artistic and cultural forces flourishing today in the East,
bringing together an unprecedented selection of works by South
Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern, and Central Asian poets as well
as poets living in the Diaspora. Some poets, such as Bei Dao and
Mahmoud Darwish, are acclaimed worldwide, but many more will be new
to the reader. The collection includes 400 unique
voices?political and apolitical, monastic and
erotic?that represent a wider artistic movement that
challenges thousand-year-old traditions, broadening our notion of
contemporary literature.

Each section of the anthology?organized by theme rather than
by national affiliation?is preceded by a personal essay from
the editors that introduces the poetry and exhorts readers to
examine their own identities in light of these powerful poems. In
an age of violence and terrorism, often predicated by cultural
ignorance, this anthology is a bold declaration of shared humanity
and devotion to the transformative power of art.