Description
In this acclaimed debut poetry collection, Amanda Gorman explores the intertwined histories of America and the world through the lenses of language, identity, race, and erasure. Responding to the collective grief of the COVID-19 pandemic, the poems confront racism, climate anxiety, and the enduring effects of trauma while tracing the resilience of individuals and communities. Gorman’s inventive forms—including collage, quotation, and visual experimentation—create a dialogue between the past and the present, revealing how stories shape what we remember and who we become. Ultimately, this emotionally resonant collection moves toward healing, hope, and the joy that can be carried into the future.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Publishing Group
Published Jan 1, 2024
257 pages
ISBN: 9780593465080
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Details
First Published
2021
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman.