“Blanco” is the title of a poem in Spanish by the Mexican writer Octavio ... the app wouldn’t be so popular if it were a simple PDF – and it isn’t. As a matter of fact, “Blanco ...

His deceptively simple poems explored the strangeness and alienation ... A few years ago, Strand reimagined himself as a Spanish poet reaching his final days. Here he is reading that work.

Read in both English and Spanish by Juanita Devis, the Argentine writer’s verses trace his descent into blindness. By Elena Sheppard When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our ...