The Origin of Species and Other Poems (The Americas)

About this book

Ernesto Cardenal widely acknowledged as Latin Americas greatest living poet continues to craft works of striking beauty as demonstrated in this collections title poem an exquisite meditation on Charles Darwins theory of evolution. Among the twenty new poems included here are many appearing for the first time in English some for the first time anywhere. Cardenal has also added new cantigas or cantos to supplement his book-length masterpiece Cosmic Canticle.There is order even in the foam of a torrent affirms Cardenal. Evolution natural selection existence and purpose figure into this complex symphony. In his characteristic blend of poetry politics and prayer he grapples with elemental questions of life delivering a thought-provoking joyous vision of an earthly paradise in which humanity must find its role and calling.