Byobu

Byobu is a short story that reveals a rich inner world driven by meticulous attention to the outer one, filled with possibilities and faint menace. It explores habits, worries, curiosities, pleasures, peculiarities, and efforts to understand, representing the modesty and complexity of Ida Vitales poetic universe.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 85 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2021
Publisher: Charco Press

Byobu, a captivating work of art, unveils a rich inner world that is intricately intertwined with our vibrant outer reality. It tells a story, even in its nascent stages, that emits vague yet urgent emanations, hinting at its potential existence. Every interaction in Byobu trembles with possibility and a faint sense of menace, as if the world is holding its breath, waiting for something to happen.

A crack in the walls of Byobu's house, a permanent mar on its beauty, forces him to burn it down, marking a moment of irreversible change. A stoplight, a mere symbol of order and control, poses profound questions about obedience, hope, and the inherent resistance against conformity. In brief episodes, aphorisms, and moments of spiritual turmoil and gentle scrutiny, Byobu reveals a wealth of habits, worries, curiosities, pleasures, peculiarities, and efforts to understand the world around him.

Representative of the modesty and complexity of Ida Vitales poetic universe, Byobu offers a fresh perspective on the everyday world. It infuses the world with meaning and playfully invites us to inhabit it in a different way. Through its vivid imagery, precise language, and subtle nuances, Byobu invites us to explore the depths of our own existence and the intricate connections between ourselves and the world around us.

Weight: 152g
Dimension: 131 x 197 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913867027