A Face Out of Clay

Written at the convergence of imagination and memory, A Face Out of Clay delves deep into childhood...
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Author: Brent Ameneyro
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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A Face Out of Clay by Ameneyro, Brent

A Face Out of Clay

BD$25.17

A Face Out of Clay

BD$25.17
Author: Brent Ameneyro
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Written at the convergence of imagination and memory, A Face Out of Clay delves deep into childhood experiences and cultural identity. Through eloquent verses and poignant imagery, alternating between narrative and lyric poems, the book paints a complicated portrait of a bi-national speaker. The poems navigate the interplay between Mexican roots and the American experience, seeking to reconcile both cultural identities. They present themes of social justice, family bonds, and the power of cultural traditions, highlighting both difficult truths and everyday beauty. The poems transport readers back in time, reliving childhood innocence, natural disasters, and political oppressors. They serve as a reminder of the power of nostalgia along with the challenges that come with recreating memories. A Face Out of Clay is a profound exploration of the human experience, inviting readers to reflect, celebrate, and connect with the transformative power of poetry.

Author: Brent Ameneyro
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
Published: 06/03/2024
Pages: 86
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.10h x 6.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781885635891

About the Author
Brent Ameneyro is the author of the chapbook Puebla (Ghost City Press, 2023). His poetry has been published in Alaska Quarterly Review, the Iowa Review, Ninth Letter, The Journal, and elsewhere. He earned his MFA at San Diego State University, where he was awarded the 2021 SRS Research Award for Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice. He was the 2022-23 Letras Latinas Poetry Coalition Fellow at the University of Notre Dame's Institute for Latino Studies. He currently serves as the poetry editor at the Los Angeles Review.


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