Still is a collection of poems that focuses on the immigrant experience: a family's journey from Lima, Peru to Miami, Florida as political refugees and asylum seekers and the impact that had on the life of a boy as he grew into a man. Renzo Del Castillo's poems often reveal larger moral concerns, touching in their language the world of politics and betrayal that cannot help but impose upon the world of private language. That heritage of terror and exile that sometimes underlies these poems gives them a sense of history within the lyric confusions of a single life, capturing the idiosyncrasies of the Miami landscape as a destination for Latin American and Caribbean migrations that intersect with an evolving definition of American identity. These poems include reflections of memory and transition, as well as adaptation to new cultures and geographies, through an ethnographic lens. There is a lovely and intimate tone, used to remind the reader that imagination triumphs over, or sometimes through, adversity.
Have you ever yearned to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, love, and connection? Look no further than Still, the captivating debut poetry collection by award-winning author Renzo Del Castillo that will transport you to the heart of a family's journey from Lima, Peru to Miami, Florida as political refugees and asylum seekers.
Through beautifully crafted poems, Del Castillo invites you to witness the lasting impact of this transformative experience on a young boy as he grew into a man. Still is not just another poetry book; it's a portal to understanding the complexities of adapting to new cultures and geographies, woven together with memories and transitions that will resonate with your soul.
In this groundbreaking anthology, you will: Uncover the interconnectedness of self-discovery through a sepia-toned, nostalgic journey that will leave you breathless. Experience the transformative potential of connecting with others, traveling the world, and the evocative feelings of culture and familial ties that will tug at your heartstrings. Confront the absurdity and beauty of love at first sight, and how it can change your life forever. Pay tribute to the homeland and gain a deeper understanding of the trials and tribulations that come with immigrating to a new country. Find hidden meanings in the things often left undiscovered through thought-provoking and brilliant poetry that will expand your mind. Enjoy poems translated into both Span