The Black Heralds

* Over the years, some of America’s most notable poets have translated Vallejo: Robert Bly, James Wright, Thomas Merton, and Clayton Eshleman. These poets each brought their own agenda to Vallejo’s work, while Seiferle has worked slowly and deliberately to meet Vallejo on his own terms * translator Seiferle provides an excellent introduction * Seiferle’s translation of Vallejo’s Trilce was very well received * bilingual * continues the tradition of Copper Canyon’s translations, especially those of Spanish-language writers: Neruda, Aleixandre, Paz, Porchia, contemporary Mexican poets, etc… All new translation