My Favorite Tyrants
My Favorite Tyrants by Joanne Diaz, published by University of Wisconsin Press on March 28, 2014, is a collection of 80 pages that delves into the complexities of tyranny. Through a blend of humor and poignancy, Diaz explores the compelling nature of tyranny across various dimensions, including political, cultural, familial, and erotic contexts. The poems reflect on figures such as Stalin, Lenin, and Castro, while also addressing deeply personal histories, creating a multifaceted examination of desire, grief, and loss.
Readers will find that this collection presents a nuanced perspective on how personal relationships are shaped by larger, oppressive forces. The dynamic poems invite contemplation on the seductive aspects of tyranny, encouraging an understanding of its impact on both individual lives and broader societal structures. With its focus on American and Hispanic & Latino themes, My Favorite Tyrants offers a rich tapestry of poetic exploration that resonates with contemporary issues.
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Winner of the 2014 Brittingham Prize in Poetry, selected by Naomi Shihab Nye
The word “tyrant” carries negative connotations, but in this new collection, Joanne Diaz tries to understand what makes tyranny so compelling, even seductive. These dynamic, funny, often poignant poems investigate the nature of tyranny in all of its forms—political, cultural, familial, and erotic. Poems about Stalin, Lenin, and Castro appear beside poems about deeply personal histories. The result is a powerful exploration of desire, grief, and loss in a world where private relationships are always illuminated and informed by larger, more despotic forces.
Winner, Midwest Book Award for Poetry, Midwest Independent Publishers Association
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