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Antipoems: How To Look Better & Feel Great,New
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The first major collection in almost twenty years of new work by one of Latin America's greatest poets. 'Real seriousness,' Nicanor Parra, the antipoet of Chile, has said, rests in 'the comic.' And read in that light, this newest collection of his work is very serious indeed. It is an abundant offering of his signature mocking humor, subverting received conventions and pretensions in both poetry and everyday life, public and private, ingeniously and wittily rendered into English in an antitranslation (the word is Parra's) by Liz Werner. Of the fiftyeight pieces in Antipoems, the first twentythree are taken from Parra's 1985 collection, Hojas de Parra ('Vine Leaves' or 'Leaves of Parra'), two others appeared in his Paginas en Blanco ('Blank Pages,' 2001), while the rest come straight out of his notebooks and have never been published before, either in Spanish or English. The book itself is divided into two sections, 'Antipoems' (im)proper and a selection of Parra's most recent incarnation of the antipoem, the handdrawn images of his 'Visual Artefactos.'As his antitranslator Liz Werner explains in her Introduction, Parra's scientific training infuses his work. 'Viewed through the lens of antimatter,' she writes, 'antipoetry mirrors poetry, not as its adversary but as its perfect complement.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Antipoems: How to Look Better & Feel Great'? A: The main theme of 'Antipoems' revolves around subverting traditional poetic conventions with humor and wit, as highlighted by Nicanor Parra's unique style known as antipoetry.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Antipoems: How to Look Better & Feel Great' is Nicanor Parra, a renowned poet from Chile.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 144 pages.
- Q: In what format is the book available? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'Antipoems' published? A: 'Antipoems: How to Look Better & Feel Great' was published on September 30, 2004.
- Q: What kind of poetry can I expect from Nicanor Parra? A: Readers can expect a mix of humor and serious reflection in Parra's poetry, as he utilizes a style that challenges conventional poetry through his antipoetic approach.
- Q: Are any of the poems in this collection previously published? A: Yes, some poems in this collection are taken from Parra's earlier works, including his 1985 collection 'Hojas de Parra' and 'Paginas en Blanco' from 2001.
- Q: Is there an introduction in the book? A: Yes, the book includes an introduction by Liz Werner, who discusses Parra's unique approach to poetry and his scientific background.
- Q: What is meant by 'antitranslation' in this context? A: 'Antitranslation' refers to Liz Werner's method of translating Parra's work, which aims to capture the essence of his poetry rather than adhering strictly to literal translations.
- Q: What is the significance of the visual elements in the book? A: The book features a selection of Parra's 'Visual Artefactos,' which represent his most recent interpretation of the antipoem, blending visual art with poetry to enhance the reading experience.