Publisher's Synopsis
Poetry. Latino/Latina Studies. Women's Studies. Translated from the Spanish by Elizabeth Gamble Miller. In this bilingual volume, the thread of an eternal romance weaves subtly through poignant vignettes painted with delicate brush strokes by the hand of Mirta Yáñez. Yáñez's work offers an experience of unusual depth of perception into the human adventure in this life. From the time of her adolescence to the present moment she has maintained a personal, unique stance in her expression of emotion. The Original Prologue to her first book publication, Las visitas, by Dr. José Portuondo, characterizes Mirta's concept of the relationship of the person, the environment and Time. Discussing her walk through the city as a student, he says, "For Mirta, it was also the discovery of a latent, deep vitality within the stones and glass windows, in the patios and in the streets, stretching from yesterday to tomorrow, anticipating future memories. Her verses seek immersion in time that has not stopped moving, being ever-present, even confusing yesterday, today, and tomorrow within an interminable now, renewed in every visit." In this edition the chronological presentation of selected poems from prizewinning book publications offers the reader a particularly enjoyable and informative journey with Mirta.
