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An explosive, devastating debut poetry book from the winner of the Dylan Thomas Prize

An explosive, devastating debut book of poetry from the acclaimed author of The BoatIn his first international release since the award-winning, best-selling The Boat, Nam Le delivers a shot across the bow with a book-length poem that honors every convention of diasporic literature—in a virtuosic array of forms and registers—before shattering the form itself.In line with the works of Claudia Rankine, Cathy Park Hong and Theresa Hak Kyung Cha, t...

A remarkable collection about what it means to be human, winner of the Dylan Thomas Prize

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The seven stories in Nam Le's masterful collection take us across the globe, guiding us to the heart of what it means to be human. From the slums of Colombia to Iowa City and from the streets of Tehran to a foundering vessel in the South China Sea, here are thrilling versatile tales that herald the arrival of a remarkable new writer.

Winner of the 2008 Dylan Thomas Prize ´A breathtakingly assured collection of stories - powerful, moving, unsparingly honest. A tremendous debut.´William BoydThe Boat takes the reader on an unforgettable journey, far across the globe and deep into the lives of a handful of its citizens. Whether a hitman in Colombia, an aging New York painter, or a young girl stranded in the South China Sea, each of Le´s characters struggles, in the face of pro...

A dazzling, emotionally riveting debut collection: that takes us into the hearts and minds of characters from all over the world. Whether Nam Le is conjuring the story of 14-year-old Juan, a hit man in Colombia, or an aging painter mourning the death of his much-younger lover, or a young refugee fleeing Vietnam, crammed in the ship's hold with 200 others, the result is unexpectedly moving and powerful. "Wonderful stories that snarl and pant ac...

A global expert on geopolitical and foreign policy issues argues that America's role and identity is in flux, along with the balance of power, and must choose a road for its future, defining a new era for international politics.