{"product_id":"when-my-brother-was-an-aztec-9780571368860","title":"When My Brother Was an Aztec","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eWhen My Brother Was an Aztec is a courageous and inventive poetry collection that examines family dynamics, addiction, and political critique, featuring vivid voices and imagery from Western mythologies and cultural history. It explores sacrifice, want, despair, and fortitude, offering a transformative portrayal of these themes. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 112 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Faber \u0026amp; Faber\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen My Brother Was an Aztec is a remarkable work of courage and innovation, showcasing the complexities of family relationships and personal passions against the backdrop of Western mythologies and a rich cultural heritage. Natalie Diaz's captivating debut delves into the devastating consequences of addiction within a household, while also providing a thought-provoking political critique of our nations and their pasts. It acknowledges the gaps and uncomfortable silences, while also conjuring vivid voices and presences, ranging from Antigone and Houdini to Huitzilopochtli and Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough her unique use of language and imagery, Diaz vividly brings to life every intimate and communal encounter, flourishing abundance from scarcity. The result is a poignant portrayal of sacrifice, desire, despair, and resilience that feels truly transformative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a testament to Diaz's talent and vision as a writer, and it is sure to leave a lasting impact on readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 170g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 154 x 205 x 12 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780571368860\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: Main\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natalie Diaz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44097029243130,"sku":"9780571368860","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1660911178893_book.jpg?v=1661066258","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/when-my-brother-was-an-aztec-9780571368860","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}