Victoria Chang Reihenfolge der Bücher

A new collection of poetry inspired by the work of Agnes Martin, exploring topics of feminism, art, depression, and grief, by the author of the prizewinning collection Obit. The collection also includes some of Victoria's original art.

The breakout collection about grief, loss and living from award-winning Asian American poet Victoria Chang, whose star is rising.

A lover of strict form, best-selling poet Victoria Chang turns to compact Japanese waka, powerfully innovating on tradition while continuing her pursuit of one of life's hardest questions: how to let go. In The Trees Witness Everything, Victoria Chang reinvigorates language by way of concentration, using constraint to illuminate and free the wild interior. Largely composed in various Japanese syllabic forms called 'wakas,' each poem is shaped by pattern and count. This highly original work innovates inside the lineage of great poets including W.S. Merwin, whose poem titles are repurposed as frames and mirrors for the text, stitching past and present in complex dialogue. Chang depicts the smooth, melancholic isolation of the mind while reaching outward to name - with reverence, economy and whimsy - the ache of wanting, the hawk and its shadow, our human urge to hide the minute beneath the light.

Victoria Chang's poetry revives and transforms various literary forms, showcasing her innovative approach to language and expression. Her work engages deeply with themes of identity, memory, and the passage of time, inviting readers to explore the nuances of human experience through her unique voice. Chang's ability to blend the personal with the universal makes her poetry resonate on multiple levels, reflecting a profound understanding of the complexities of life.

In this beautiful novel in verse, a Taiwanese-American girl tries to solve the mystery of her sister's strange illness.

"Barbie's cultural artifice is unmasked by Victoria Chang's imagination, lifting the struggle of Asian American experience to mythic levels"--

Celebrating the dedication of mothers, this book highlights the often chaotic yet loving bond between moms and their toddlers. It acknowledges that while motherhood may not always be perfect or glamorous, the unconditional love from their children makes it all worthwhile. The narrative captures the essence of everyday moments, showcasing the beauty in the messiness of parenting.

The collection delves into themes of vitality and destruction through the lens of a notorious weed, symbolizing corporate greed, infidelity, and historical atrocities. Chang addresses significant issues such as the Cultural Revolution's excesses in China and the Nanking massacre during World War II. Each section is thoughtfully grouped to examine the interplay of desire and moral decay, offering a poignant reflection on the darker aspects of human experience.

Circle adopts the shape as a trope for gender, family, and history. These lyrical, narrative, and hybrid poems trace the spiral trajectory of womanhood and growth and plot the progression of self as it ebbs away from and returns to its roots in an Asian American family and context.