Poetry by Victor Hernndez Cruz
October 1, 2006 6 x 9 136 pages 978-1-56689-191-2
A strong, richly lyric synthesis of Spanish, North African, Caribbean, and North and South American cultures.
Renowned for his pioneering mixture of both Spanish and English in poetry and prose, Cruz has now incorporated Arabic language and North African culture into his unique poetic idiom. As Cruz builds poetic bridges between Arab-influenced Spain, Spanish influenced North Africa, African influenced Puerto Rico, and an electrified Latino New York, he uncovers the confluence between their various geographies, histories, languages, and mythologies.
About the Author
Victor Hernndez Cruz is the author of several collections of poetry including The Mountain in the Sea and In the Shadow of Al-Andalus. Featured in Bill Moyerss Language of Life series, Cruzs collection Maraca was a finalist for the Lenore Marshall and Griffin Poetry Prizes. He divides his time between Morocco and his native Puerto Rico.