THE COUNTRY OF DREAMS AND DUST

Leong, Russell

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ISBN 10: 0931122767 ISBN 13: 9780931122767

Published by West End Press, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1993

Language: English

Used Condition: Near Fine Soft cover

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69 p. A collection of poetry loosely structured around the Chinese and Asian immigrant experience. Inscribed by Leong on the title page. Original glossy paper wrappers. A near fine copy. Inscribed by Author. Seller Inventory # 61470

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Title: THE COUNTRY OF DREAMS AND DUST

Publisher: West End Press, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Publication Date: 1993

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: First edition.

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This long-awaited collection of poetry includes"Aerogrammes," an account of the author's journeyto the Chinese homeland; "In the Country ofDreams and Dust," featuring male and femalevoices in sixteen sections; and "Unfolding Flowers, Matchless Flames," a meditation on the L.A. riots from a Buddhist perspective.

Jessica Hagedorn characterizes Leong's work as "eloquent and mystical"; Ishmael Reed has called it "a breakthrough for the poetry of Diaspora."

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