14 degrees south

Description:

"14 Degrees South: Selected Poems, American Samoa, 1981-2006 was a winner of the USP Press Prize for poetry in 2011, recognizing the contribution of the veteran Pacific author and activist John Enright of American Samoa-which sits at 14 degrees south latitude. This selection, a distillation of his poetic output during 26 years living in the islands, captures both the simplicity and the mystery of island life. "American Samoa's Poet Laureate." Samoa News "In 14 Degrees South John Enright sings the lyrical song of Samoa in ways unmatched by anyone, anytime in the history of those islands, and it has been crafted by the hand of a master. This collection stands....rank of Pacific literature and for many years will set the standard for books of its kind..."-- Publisher.

subjects: Poetry,  Pacific Island poetry

Places: Oceania