Trumpets from the Islands of Their Eviction

This expanded edition combines the poems from Espada's collection Trumpets from the Islands of Their Eviction with the poems and photographs from his chapbook The Immigrant Iceboy's Bolero, which is now out of print. His work is characterized by its intensity and insight into the lives of diverse characters. Influenced by his Puerto Rican background, Espada gives a distinctive voice to his community.