In 'Night Sky with Exit Wounds', Ocean Vuong weaves lyrical poetry that delves into the complexities of identity, love, and trauma against the backdrop of a Vietnamese-American experience. Each poem is a tender exploration of memory and a quest for connection, painted with vivid imagery and emotional rawness. Vuong's unique voice captures the whispers of the past while navigating the weight of familial legacy and the wounds of war. As the collection unfolds, it invites readers to confront their own vulnerabilities and the scars that shape their lives. With its haunting beauty and profound introspection, this book promises to linger long after the last page is turned.
By Ocean Vuong
Published: 2016
""What we inherit from our parents is not just the blood in our veins, but the way we learn to love and the way we learn to suffer.""
A haunting debut that is simultaneously dreamlike and visceral, vulnerable and redemptive, and risks the painful rewards of emotional honesty.
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Night Sky with Exit Wounds
By Ocean Vuong
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Ocean Vuong is an acclaimed poet, essayist, and novelist, known for his poignant explorations of love, loss, and identity. Born in Vietnam and raised in the United States, Vuong's work reflects his experiences as an immigrant and the complexities of family and memory. His notable works include the Pulitzer Prize-winning poetry collection "Night Sky with Exit Wounds" and the bestselling novel "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous," which has garnered widespread critical acclaim for its lyrical prose and emotional depth. Vuong's writing style is characterized by its lyricism, vivid imagery, and a profound sensitivity to language, often blending traditional and contemporary poetic forms.
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