Trumpets from the Islands of Their Eviction
by Espada, Martin
Released: 2000
This expanded edition combines the poems from Martin Espada’s critically acclaimed collection Trumpets from the Islands of Their Eviction with the poems and photographs from his chapbook The Immigrant Iceboy’s Bolero, which is now out of print. Espada’s work is characterized by its intensity and its insight into the lives of diverse characters. Influenced by his Puerto Rican background, Espada gives a distinctive voice to his community.