Alabanza (Magill’s Literary Annual 2004)
At a glance:
- Author: Martin Espada
- First Published: 2003
- Type of Work: Poetry
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric poetry
- Subjects: 1950’s, Civil rights, Discrimination, New York, Class conflict, New York City, Class consciousness, Ethnic groups, Ethnic relations, Immigration or emigration, Multiculturalism, Terrorism or terrorists, Puerto Rico or Puerto Ricans
The word “alabanza” can be translated into English as “praise,” and the idea of praise runs through much of Martín Espada’s poetry. Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, Espada learned at an early age that it was difficult, if not impossible, for many Hispanic immigrants to make a living. His father, Frank Espada, was active in the American Civil Rights movement during the 1950’s. The elder Espada was born in Puerto Rico, and after settling in New York City he became a leading activist in the Puerto Rican community. The young Espada learned from his father that minorities...
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