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In *An Aquarium*, poet Jeffrey Yang interlaces dazzling depictions of sea life—ranging from “Abalone” to “Zooxanthellae”—with contemplations on conflict, ecological decline, language shifts, and historical memory. The poems frame a father, grappling with violence and mankind’s impact on the planet, offering counsel and insight to his newborn son, creating a resonant conversation between marine imagery and human experience.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Jeffrey Yang
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