Anarchy of Light is a collection of poems written in an intricate and remarkable language. Jose Acquelin’s poetry is meditative and lucid, with luminous insights into our lives. The author reflects on contemporary society and the role that poetry played in his career. He invites us to go back to the essentials, to natural elements, innocence and light, in order to magnify the beauty of the universe. The French-language edition of this book won the 2014 Governor General’s Literary Award for poetry.