The Country Between Us
The Country Between Us by Carolyn Forché is a collection of poetry published by HarperCollins on March 31, 1982. This first edition spans 64 pages and is presented in English. The book opens with a series of poems reflecting Forché’s experiences in El Salvador, where she worked as a journalist during a tumultuous political period in the late 1970s. The poems convey a sense of urgency and personal engagement, capturing the complexities of a country in crisis.
Readers will find that Forché’s work is characterized by its immediate and moving nature, revealing the journey of a young woman deeply affected by her surroundings. The collection not only explores the political landscape of El Salvador but also delves into personal themes, showcasing the poet’s travels and experiences. Through her poignant verses, Forché invites readers to reflect on the broader human condition, making this a significant contribution to contemporary poetry.
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The book opens with a series of poems about El Salvador, where ForchÉ worked as a journalist and was closely involved with the political struggle in that tortured country in the late 1970’s. ForchÉ’s other poems also tend to be personal, immediate, and moving. Perhaps the final effect of her poetry is the image of a sensitive, brave, and engaged young woman who has made her life a journey. She has already traveled to many places, as these poems indicate, but beyond that is the sense of someone who is, in Ignazio Silone’s words, coming from far and going far.
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