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American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin

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American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin

Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2018

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American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin

Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Format

Poem • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin by Terrance Hayes explores themes of identity, race, and society through modern sonnets. This collection reflects on personal and historical experiences, providing commentary on the complexities of American life and individual self-awareness. The sonnets are a contemplative dialogue between the poet and an imagined adversary.

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Unnerving

Contemplative

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American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin by Terrance Hayes is lauded for its innovative style and poignant exploration of identity, race, and history. Critics praise its depth and emotive power, though some note a potential difficulty in accessibility due to its complex language. Overall, the work is seen as a significant and thought-provoking contribution to contemporary poetry.

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Who Should Read American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin?

A reader intrigued by racial identity, political critique, and lyrical innovation will relish American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin by Terrance Hayes. Fans of Claudia Rankine’s Citizen: An American Lyric and Natasha Trethewey’s Monument would find similar thematic resonance and poetic mastery.

Book Details
Format

Poem • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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