Box of Light--Caja de Luz: Susan Gardner

by Susan Gardner

Poetry. Bilingual Edition in English and Spanish. Susan Gardner, an astute observer of human nature and the natural environment, is skilled at illuminating relationships and drawing contextual meaning from her surroundings. The strength and lyrical appeal of her poems, in English and in Spanish, bridge the gaps between the two languages with clarity of meaning and the best poetic values. Each poem in this collection appears in both languages. It is a challenging task to translate poetry from one language to another, given the differences in rhythmic feel and expressive syntax between any two languages. In this case, the work is characterized by rich imagery and a clear, concise means of expression, no matter which language serves as the starting point.

Genres: Poetry

98 pages, Paperback

First published July 16, 2008

About the author

Susan Gardner is the award-winning author of five books of poetry and a memoir. An internationally known poet-artist, she has worked and exhibited her art in Japan, France, Spain, Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. She delivered the Cam Memorial Lecture at the New York Public Library, has lectured extensively and appeared on numerous radio and television interviews.

Originally from New York City, Gardner spent much of her early adulthood in Korea and Japan, where she studied Chinese landscape painting and Japanese calligraphy, achieving critical acclaim in both. Her visual and literary art both reflect the style of forceful spontaneity and directness she developed early in her career.

She is the founding editor of Red Mountain Press and has been a house builder, teacher, and landscape designer. She now makes her home and her art in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

http://www.susangardner.org

Reviews

[Rebecca Dehart Ellis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book while working. I opened to a random page and read the poem there. I thought it was beautiful and thoughtful so I decided to check it out and read the rest of the poems. Some of them are like that first one I read, and I love those. Most are about nature, which are still enjoyable. Some are just a little strange. It's a quick read, but enjoyable nonetheless.

[Susan Gardner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some of the poems were written originally in Spanish, some in English. They are on facing pages in the book, not twins but 'cousins'.

[birdmaddgirl · Rating 3 out of 5]

some nice poems. nothing earth-shatteringly great, but if you're interested in spanish/english translation, worth checking out.