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    612-822-4611

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Borracho [Very Drunk]: Poemas de Amor y Otros Actos de Locura [Love Poems & Other Acts of Madness]

Borracho [Very Drunk]: Poemas de Amor y Otros Actos de Locura [Love Poems & Other Acts of Madness]

Meléndez, Jesús Papoleto
Fung Feng, Carolina
Level, Susana Torruella

Paperback

Series: 2lp Translations

Biographies GeneralGeneral Poetry

Publisher Price: $20.99

ISBN10: 1940939968
ISBN13: 9781940939964
Publisher: 2leaf Press
Published: Feb 3 2020
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 8.90
Language: English

BORRACHO, LOVE POEMS & OTHER ACTS OF MADNESS is the latest collection by Jesús Papoleto Meléndez, presented in a bilingual format that serves as a poetic memoir of a hopeless romantic. The title, BORRACHO, meaning very drunk in English, encourages readers to explore the core of a man's character revealed through his desires and fervent quest for love. Covering the poet's fifty-year journey, this collection features fifty love poems that take us through the intricate paths of his experiences in love and life. Starting with poems honoring his parents, Meléndez's flowing style weaves together a series of vignettes that create a cohesive narrative about his romantic life. These poems provide lyrical insights into the challenges of finding love and depict a life rich in connection, leading us to poignant moments shared with an aging man. They emerge from experiences of joy, despair, and longing, guiding us through the ups and downs of love. BORRACHO invites readers to engage with the intricate nature of love, resonating with anyone who has experienced love and loss, fostering a sense of kinship with the poet.

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