City of Coughing and Dead Radiators: Poems

By Martín Espada

Book Overview

"With this fine new collection," says Library Journal, Mart?n Espada "joins the top ranks of poets anywhere"; in the words of Earl Shorris, he is "well on his way to becoming the Latino poet of his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393035557
• ISBN13: 9780393035551
• Release Date: September 1993
• Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
• Length: 89 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Brilliant pieces of urban poetry!

I love romantic and majestic poems, which is why I hadn't anticipated liking this particular collection of poetry, for it deals with urban political themes. However, City of Coughing and Dead Radiators is a true masterpiece. Martin Espada has put together a collection of poems that deal with the harsh realities of being raised in the "ghetto," with an ironic twist. I love "Cockroaches of Liberation" -- truly one of the best pieces of poetry ever written. With unflinching honesty and elegant prose, Espada has created an ingenious piece of work. I am duly impressed with this book...