Aguas by Miguel Avero, Translated by Jona Colson

"These translations are stunning in their ability to bring the melody and magical realism of Avero's Uruguayan Spanish into English-language poems" —The Washington City Paper

"The poems flow together, brimming with rain and flood and density." --MAYDAY

Aguas/Waters introduces the rich and vibrant imagery of Uruguayan poet Miguel Avero to the English-speaking world. Selected works from two of his early collections highlight the legacy of magical realism and rioplatense rhythms in this prolific poet's fierce style. This first bilingual edition matches each original Spanish poem with an inspired translation by Washington D.C. poet Jona Colson. Aguas/Waters is the premier selection in the Biennial WWPH Translation Series.