Promesas de Oro
Promesas de Oro by José Olivarez is a bilingual poetry collection published by Henry Holt and Company on February 14, 2023. This 284-page book delves into various forms of love, including self-love, brotherly affection, romantic connections, and familial bonds. Olivarez addresses the complexities of love while grappling with the contradictions of the American Dream, presenting a nuanced exploration of how larger forces influence personal relationships.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes throughout this collection, as Olivarez’s poems illuminate the abundant nature of love and friendship. The work invites readers to reflect on the significance of those who support us, alongside the more traditional notions of romantic love. With translations available in both English and Spanish, this edition ensures accessibility for a diverse audience, making it a meaningful addition to the exploration of American and Hispanic poetry.
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LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD
Named one of NPR’s Books We Love
“How many bad lovers have gotten poems? How many crushes? No disrespect to romantic love—but what about our friends ? Those homies who are there all along—cheering for us and reminding us that love is abundant.”
In this groundbreaking collection of poems, José Olivarez explores every kind of love—self, brotherly, romantic, familial, cultural. Grappling with the contradictions of the American Dream with unflinching humanity, he lays bare the ways in which “love is complicated by forces larger than our hearts.”
Whether readers enter this collection in English or via the Spanish translation by poet David Ruano González, these extraordinary poems are sure to become beloved for their illuminations of life—and love.
“¿Cuántas malas parejas han inspirado poemas? ¿Cuántos crush es? Sin faltarle el respeto al amor romántico—pero ¿qué hay de los amigos? Esos compas que están ahí todo el tiempo—animándonos y recordándonos que elamor es abundante”.
En esta innovadora colección de poemas, José Olivarez explora cada tipo de amor—el propio, fraternal, romántico, familiar, cultural. Lidiando con las contradicciones del sueño americano, con una humanidad inquebrantable, deja al descubierto las maneras en que “el amor se va complicando por fuerzas más grandes que nuestros corazones”.
Ya sea que los lectores entren a esta colección en inglés o a partir de la traducción al español del poeta David Ruano González, estos extraordinarios poemas serán amados seguramente por sus iluminaciones sobre el amor y la vida.
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