Experience the vivid world of 'Rancho Notorious', an evocative collection of poems by Richard Garcia that brings together a rich tapestry of emotions and identities. This trade paperback edition, published by BOA Editions in 2001, features thought-provoking narratives, lyrical poetry, and dramatic monologues that reflect the fluidity of self and memory. Garcia’s characters are as colorful and dynamic as the layers of identity they explore. With themes of redemption woven through emotionally charged verses, 'Rancho Notorious' captures the essence of human experience, making it an essential read for poetry lovers and those interested in the complexity of personal and cultural identity. This BRAND NEW book, with ISBN 9781929918010, is perfect for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of poetic expression and narrative storytelling. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781929918010
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2001
Publisher: BOA Editions


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Like the movie of the same name, the poems in Rancho Notorious are peopled with a colorful cast of characters, all born of the fertile imagination of Richard Garcia. Through narratives, lyric poems and dramatic monologues, Garcia’s characters demonstrate that the idea of self is fluid, one identity easily swapped for another. These are poems with heart, poems that believe that the construction of memory, however fragmentary and inconclusive, is also an act of redemption.

Richard Garcia was born in San Francisco in 1941, the son of a Puerto Rican father and a Mexican mother, and is the author of The Flying Garcias, a collection of poetry, and My Aunt Otila’s Spirits, a bilingual children’s book. He lives in Los Angeles, California.