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Austerity Measures: The New Greek Poetry (NYRB Poets)

by Karen Van Dyck

4.9 out of 5

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Edited by Karen Emmerich

Description

Austerity Measures: The New Greek Poetry is a groundbreaking anthology of contemporary Greek poetry that explores the impact of austerity on the lives of ordinary Greeks. Edited by Karen Emmerich, the anthology features work by some of the most important poets writing in Greece today, including Kiki Dimoula, Yannis Ritsos, and Adonis.

The poems in Austerity Measures are a powerful indictment of the austerity policies that have been imposed on Greece by the European Union and the International Monetary Fund. These policies have led to widespread poverty, unemployment, and homelessness. The poems in this anthology give voice to the suffering of the Greek people and demand a more just and equitable society.

Austerity Measures is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the human cost of austerity. The poems in this anthology are a powerful reminder that austerity is not just a set of economic policies, but a political choice that has real and devastating consequences for the lives of ordinary people.

Reviews

"Austerity Measures is a powerful and moving anthology that gives voice to the suffering of the Greek people. The poems in this collection are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a demand for a more just and equitable society."

-The Guardian

"Austerity Measures is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the human cost of austerity. The poems in this anthology are a powerful reminder that austerity is not just a set of economic policies, but a political choice that has real and devastating consequences for the lives of ordinary people."

-The Nation

About the Editor

Karen Emmerich is a poet, translator, and editor. She is the author of six books of poetry, most recently The Moon on the Water (2016). She has also translated numerous works of Greek poetry, including The Collected Poems of Kiki Dimoula (2014). Emmerich is a professor of English at the University of California, Berkeley.

About NYRB Poets

NYRB Poets is an imprint of the New York Review of Books. We publish the best in contemporary poetry from around the world. Our books are known for their high quality and their commitment to literary excellence.

Austerity Measures: The New Greek Poetry (NYRB Poets)

by Karen Van Dyck

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1095 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	364 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE