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In Another Country
In Another Country

In Another Country

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POETRY

100 Pages, 5.5 x 7.5

Formats: Trade Paper, EPUB

Trade Paper, $18.00 (US $18.00) (CA $24.00)

Publication Date: March 2024

ISBN 9781947817661

Rights: US & CA

Saturnalia Books (Mar 2024)

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Overview

A poignant exploration of identity, memory, and displacement through evocative verse.

In Another Country reflects on war, memory, death, art, love, and the immigrant experience, seeking a sense of home amidst cultural and linguistic divides. Andrea Jurjevic's poems navigate the disorienting terrain of self, drawing inspiration from artists like Emine Sevgi Özdamar, who also found their voice away from their homeland. These poems resonate with a dark sensuality, inviting readers to explore themes of identity and belonging.

With arresting imagery and cultural references, this collection offers a powerful meditation on personal and historical trauma. Jurjevic's inquisitive and direct voice creates an erotic and thought-provoking experience for those who appreciate poetry that delves into the complexities of the human condition. Perfect for readers interested in poetry, immigrant narratives, and cultural identity.

Author Biography

Andrea Jurjevic is the author of two poetry collections and a chapbook: In Another Country, selected by Roberto Tejada for the 2022 Saturnalia Books Prize; Small Crimes (Anhinga Press, 2017), selected by C. G. Hanzlicek for the 2015 Philip Levine Prize, and Nightcall (Willow Springs Editions, 2021), which was chosen for the ACME Poem Company Surrealist Poetry Series. Andrea’s book-length translations from Croatian include Olja Savicevic’s Mamasafari (Diálogos Press, 2018) and Marko Pogacar’s Dead Letter Office (The Word Works, 2020), shortlisted for the 2021 National Translation Award.