West

"Praise for West: A Translation ""Reflects on American unity and division in poems that adopt multiple voices, languages, and forms and are juxtaposed with historical images.""—Publishers Weekly, Spring 2023 Announcements ""The powerful latest poetry and essay collection by Utah poet laureate Rekdal tells the story of the transcontinental railroad through the voices of the workers who built it. . . . Each piece offers a unique and evocative perspective, portraying migrant workers, railroad tycoons, labor activists, and politicians, among many others. . . . There is an accompanying website with companion videos and audio to enhance an already immersive and stunning collection. A must-have for libraries.""—Allison Escoto, Booklist, STARRED REVIEW Praise for Paisley Rekdal “[Rekdal] [m]akes us feel and see the complicated and violent nature of the issue of race and identity. Rekdal writes with eloquence, liveliness, and poignancy—a truly impressive achievement.”—Ha Jin “Rekdal is relentlessly heartbreaking and intense, but also full of the pleasures of closely observed detail and imagination given free rein.”—Publishers Weekly “Compelling, appealing, cinematic . . . Rekdal refreshes the meaning and the image of being displaced in this world.”—The Boston Globe “Rekdal's work deeply satisfies, for it witnesses and wonders over the necessary struggles of human awareness and being.”—Rain Taxi “In acknowledging the disappointing facts of our existence and singing her way into its amazement, she has created poetry that lives alongside the misery we sometimes witness—and sometimes cause.”—Slate “The razor’s edge that always accompanies eros that makes the poems of Paisley Rekdal fresh, intense and ultimately irresistible.”—Jay Robinson “The paradox of intimacy and distance can be found woven throughout Rekdal’s work.” —Salt Lake Tribune"