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Poets and critics Juliana Spahr and Yanyi recontextualize american poetry and the capitalist machinery of cultural production it is tethered to within the frameworks and histories of rising fascist and nationalist politics.
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Enthusiastic readers and followers of Yanyi's work are encouraged to purchase his book, The Year of Blue Water. We're pleased to recommend purchasing from our friends at Bookshop, an online platform which raises money for local bookstores.
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