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Apocrypha is Catherynne M. Valente’s first full‑length poetry collection. The book weaves together poems and prose that feature an eclectic cast—ranging from emperors, bodhisattvas, and Greek heroes to witches, beasts, and stepmothers—each presented in a vivid, imaginative voice that blends myth, folklore, and modern sensibility.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Catherynne M. Valente
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