WXXI Public Broadcasting – 2017 Auction
Auction Ends: May 6, 2017 05:00 PM EDT

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"The Secret of Hoa Sen", poems by Nguyen Phan Que Mai

Item Number
M1120-7410
Estimated Value
16 USD
Sold
2 USD to ed7afc8bf
Number of Bids
1  -  Bid History

Item Description

BOA Editions, Ltd. offers The Secret of Hoa Sen, poems by Nguyen Phan Que Mai. Translated by Bruce Weigl and the author. Nguyen Phan Que Mai is among the most exciting writers to emerge from post-war Vietnam. Bruce Weigl, driven by his personal experiences as a soldier during the war in Vietnam, has spent the past 20 years translating contemporary Vietnamese poetry. These penetrating poems, published in bilingual English and Vietnamese, build new bridges between two cultures bound together by war and destruction. The Secret of Hoa Sen, Que Mai's first full-length U.S. publication, shines with craft, art, and deeply felt humanity. Paperback, 143 pages. BOA Editions, Ltd., a non-for-profit publisher of poetry and other literary works, fosters readership and appreciation of contemporary literature. By identifying, cultivating, and publishing both new and established poets and selecting authors of unique literary talent, BOA brings high-quality literature to the public.

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