Tempo: Excursions in 21st Century Italian Poetry

Contemporary Italian poetry offers a diverse range of styles, voices, and approaches, representing a variety of backgrounds and topical concerns. This anthology showcases the most representative poets from different fields, exploring identity, sex, politics, migration, and race through their unique perspectives.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2022
Publisher: Parthian Books

Contemporary Italian poetry stands as a vibrant tapestry of diverse styles, voices, approaches, and perspectives, offering a captivating exploration of the world and its representation. In this anthology, we endeavor to encapsulate the rich diversity of these voices through the selection of the most representative poets hailing from various backgrounds: academics, working-class writers, editors, journalists, performers, travelers, and professional translators. As the reader delves into these pages, they will be greeted with a rich tapestry of poetry that addresses pressing topical concerns such as identity, sex, politics, migration, and race. Each poem weaves a unique narrative, offering a fresh lens through which to perceive and understand the complexities of our contemporary world. Whether through the introspective musings of an academic, the poignant observations of a working-class writer, or the nuanced translations of a professional translator, contemporary Italian poetry invites us to engage with the world on a deeper level. It serves as a testament to the power of words and the enduring relevance of poetry in shaping our understanding of the human experience.

Weight: 512g
Dimension: 158 x 217 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913640569