Waiting for the King of Spain

by Diane Wakoski

A collection of work by Diane Wakoski.

Genres: Poetry

157 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1976

About the author

Wakoski is an American poet who is primarily associated with the deep image poets such as Jerome Rothenberg, Robert Kelly, and Clayton Eshleman. Throughout her work she uses legends, myth and fairy tales to create a deeply personal mythology.

She is best known for a series of poems collectively known as "The Motorcycle Betrayal Poems."

Wakoski was given the William Carlos Williams Award for her "Emerald Ice: Selected Poetry 1962-1987."

Reviews

[J.C. Reilly · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took me a while to read this one. I was very interested in the book, as I am interested in all of Wakoski's books. But I kept getting distracted. I'm not sure if that was me or if it was my life intervening, but I will say that the very ending poems were really good and so I feel like I have a very strong feeling of positivity toward Waiting for the King of Spain overall.

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Diane Wakoski... In general these Black Swallow press titles are collector's items all... but the Diane Wakoski in particular! The most beautiful, plain-language, real life stuff, a beat-inheritor. Gypsies on motorcycles, the King of Spain. A good place to enter into her personal pantheon.

[Mandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wakoski is by far my favorite poet. This isn't my favorite collection by her, but it was pretty good.

[Brendan Seyka · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think if someone who has only read rupi kaur read this book, their head would explode. Excited to dig into more of my mini Wakoski collection!

[Mills College Library]

811.54 W149w 1976