Book Review: Palabras de mediodía (Noon Words) October 8, 2009
Posted by kmcalear in Book Review, Poetry.trackback
Most folks know by now that I’m getting my PHD, with a concentration in 20th Century Latin American poetry (and sub specialties in other areas of poetry) , so I thought I’d start introducing people to some of my favorite books of poetry.
Palabras de Mediodía by Lucha Corpi is a book of poetry following the mysticism in nature, the eternity of the seasons and the unique connection of woman and mother to nature. It has a very mystical and metaphysical tone, and a lovely musical aspect to it. You can find the book bilingually for those who are monolingual or in English or Spanish. The book also has a strong aspect of searching and seeking love and passion of all forms, from motherhood to romantic and sensual love.
Genre: Poetry
Age: 14+
Content: Sensualism
Overall: 5 paws
My wife took spanish in school, and some of the kids are taking a class now, but I’m mono-lingual with a smattering of words or phrases in other languages.
Now if I can just get my daughter to roll her R’s she will have a much easier time in her class. Any hints?
I would think poetry, like humor, is often more difficult in another language until you are deeply immersed in it.