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Night Sky with Exit Wounds
Paperback – 4 April 2017
By Ocean Vuong (Author)
Description:
Night Sky with Exit Wounds is a remarkable and haunting poetry collection by Ocean Vuong, winner of the T.S. Eliot Prize and praised for his unique voice in contemporary poetry. This debut collection, published in 2016, weaves together themes of love, loss, war, and identity, creating an intimate portrait of the speaker's experiences as a Vietnamese-American, navigating the intersections of trauma, family, and self-discovery.
Vuong’s poetry is raw, sensual, and deeply emotional, using language that is both elegant and visceral. The collection explores the effects of war and displacement on the individual, delving into the speaker’s relationship with his mother, his sexual identity, and his sense of belonging. Each poem is carefully crafted, capturing the fragility of human experience and the complexity of emotions with tenderness and precision.
In Night Sky with Exit Wounds, Vuong mixes personal reflection with broader historical and cultural contexts, creating a space where memory, grief, and desire intertwine. The collection’s title evokes the imagery of the night sky as a canvas for scars—both personal and collective—suggesting the indelible marks left by trauma and love. Vuong’s lyrical style invites readers into an emotional landscape that is at once universal and deeply individual.
Why You Should Read & Purchase This Book:
Night Sky with Exit Wounds is a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary poetry that captures the complexities of the human heart, memory, and identity. Ocean Vuong’s innovative use of language and his unflinching exploration of personal and cultural histories make this collection an unforgettable journey through the tensions of violence and tenderness, the search for home, and the intricacies of love and loss.
For readers who appreciate poetry that challenges traditional boundaries and touches on themes of immigrant experience, queerness, and the aftermath of war, Night Sky with Exit Wounds offers an evocative and poignant reading experience. Vuong’s voice is one of the most important in contemporary poetry, and this collection will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the weight of history and the longing for connection.
Whether you are new to poetry or a lifelong fan, Night Sky with Exit Wounds will leave you reflecting on its beauty and depth long after you’ve turned the last page.
Other Details:
Publisher: Copper Canyon Press
ISBN-13: 9781556594956
Page Count: 80 pages
Dimensions: 6 x 0.3 x 9 inches
Language: English
Genre: Poetry, LGBTQ+ Literature, Contemporary Literature
Format: Paperback
About the Author:
Ocean Vuong is a poet, essayist, and novelist, born in 1988 in Vietnam and raised in the United States. His writing explores themes of migration, identity, love, and survival, often influenced by his experiences as a refugee and the complex cultural history of his Vietnamese heritage. Vuong’s first poetry collection, Night Sky with Exit Wounds, was met with critical acclaim, earning numerous awards and recognitions. His debut novel, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, was also highly praised for its lyrical prose and exploration of similar themes.
Vuong's work is celebrated for its ability to blend personal and universal experiences, capturing the human condition with eloquence and vulnerability. His poetry and prose often engage with themes of loss, trauma, and the search for meaning in a fractured world, making him one of the most important voices in contemporary literature.
