The Black Arrow - Sánchez Leyva, José Ramón
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In "The Black Arrow," José Ramón Sánchez ventures into territory that few Cuban writers have approached: the naval base at Guantánamo Bay, leased from Cuba by the United States since 1903, under the coercive terms of the Platt Amendment, and used since 2002 to hold detainees in the so-called "war on terror." A long-time resident of the Cuban city of Guantánamo, less than twenty miles from the base, Sánchez reflects on the history and continued presence in his country of the U.S. military, the detention camps and the land-mined fence line that separates the base from Cuba. His poetry draws on a…mehr

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In "The Black Arrow," José Ramón Sánchez ventures into territory that few Cuban writers have approached: the naval base at Guantánamo Bay, leased from Cuba by the United States since 1903, under the coercive terms of the Platt Amendment, and used since 2002 to hold detainees in the so-called "war on terror." A long-time resident of the Cuban city of Guantánamo, less than twenty miles from the base, Sánchez reflects on the history and continued presence in his country of the U.S. military, the detention camps and the land-mined fence line that separates the base from Cuba. His poetry draws on a haphazard and multivocal archive: memories of a childhood in which light, sound and broadcast signals from the base reached into the surrounding areas; printed histories and maps; official records pertaining to the base's creation and development; oral reports from residents of Guantánamo province, some of whom were former workers at the base; leaked documents pertaining to detention operations; and detainee poetry. What emerges from Sánchez's writing is an ambitious attempt to reckon with the impact of the base on Cuba, economically and ideologically; and to imagine and empathize with the lives of detainees on the other side of the fence line.
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José Ramón Sánchez Leyva is a prominent Cuban poet and editor, belonging to the new literary generation of the island. His work and editorial efforts have played an influential role in shaping contemporary Cuban literature.Sánchez Leyva was born and raised in Cuba, where he first developed a deep appreciation for literature. He graduated as a Technician in Geodesy and Cartography, an unusual background for a literary figure, which perhaps influences his unique perspective in his works. Currently, he serves as a literary instructor, helping to mold the next generation of Cuban writers. In addition to his teaching work, Sánchez Leyva is an established editor. Together with Oscar Cruz, he is the editor and co-director of La Noria, a renowned Cuban literary magazine. The magazine has served as a platform for showcasing both established and emerging writers and their contributions to Cuban literature. He is a member of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC), affirming his commitment to fostering the arts in his country. Sánchez Leyva's own literary work, while distinguished in its own right, consists of the poetry collection Aislada noche, published by Letras Cubanas in 2005. His poetry is marked by its poignant exploration of life, emotion, and the human condition. His work has not gone unnoticed. In 1998, Sánchez Leyva was awarded the prestigious "Regino E. Boti" Poetry Prize, a significant recognition in the Cuban literary scene. In summary, José Ramón Sánchez Leyva is a dedicated figure in the Cuban literary world, both as an editor and as a poet. His impact is felt through his own expressive works and his stewardship in the literary community.