English: Poetry

The oldest collection of poetry in world literature.

About unrequited love for a pagan princess and the jealous rage that ensues when she elopes.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Claribel Alegria is universally recognized as the major living poet of El Salvador. Casting Off extends the themes Alegria explored in Sorrow: the loss of a loved one, solitude, and reflections on the past.

Essential reading for those who care about the present moment--and the future--of American verse.