Jesús Papoleto Meléndez

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Borracho [Very Drunk]

Poemas de Amor y Otros Actos de Locura [Love Poems & Other Acts of Madness]

Beschreibung

BORRACHO, LOVE POEMS & OTHER ACTS OF MADNESS is the latest collection by Jesús Papoleto Meléndez, presented in a bilingual format that serves as a poetic memoir of a hopeless romantic. The title, BORRACHO, meaning "very drunk" in English, encourages readers to explore the core of a man's character revealed through his desires and fervent quest for love. Covering the poet's fifty-year journey, this collection features fifty love poems that take us through the intricate paths of his experiences in love and life. Starting with poems honoring his parents, Meléndez's flowing style weaves together a series of vignettes that create a cohesive narrative about his romantic life. These poems provide lyrical insights into the challenges of finding love and depict a life rich in connection, leading us to poignant moments shared with an aging man. They emerge from experiences of joy, despair, and longing, guiding us through the ups and downs of love. BORRACHO invites readers to engage with the intricate nature of love, resonating with anyone who has experienced love and loss, fostering a sense of kinship with the poet.

Autor

Jesús Papoleto Meléndez, affectionately called "Papo," is an award-winning New York-born Puerto Rican poet, playwright, teacher, and activist who is a key figure in the Nuyorican Movement. He made his mark in the Nuyorican community with the publication of his first poem, "Message To Urban Sightseers," in the anthology "Talkin' About Us" (1969), followed by his first poetry collections, "Casting Long Shadows" (1970), "Have You Seen Liberation" (1971), and "Street Poetry & Other Poems" (1972). Over the years, he published four more volumes of poetry. Starting in the 1970s, Meléndez began a three-decade career as a poet-facilitator in public schools, leading workshops in New York and later in California, where he combined his Nuyorican roots with a Southern California vibe. Throughout his career, he has performed alongside musical groups in California, Tijuana, Mexico, and New York, sharing the stage with artists like Tito Puente, Urban Bush Women, and the Art Ensemble of Chicago. His poetry has appeared in various journals and anthologies and is often referenced in academic works. Meléndez has received numerous awards, including the Union Settlement Association "Innovation Award," the Universes Poetic Ensemble Company Award, the 1st Annual El Reverendo Pedro Pietri Hand Award in Poetry, and the Louis Reyes Rivera Lifetime Achievement Award, among others. As a respected elder in the Nuyorican poetry community, he now mentors new poets and writers who carry on the Nuyorican legacy.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: 2Leaf Press
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Februar 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 309g
• ISBN-13: 9781940939964
• ISBN-10: 1940939968
• Artikelnr.: 56156307