Azucena
Centennial Edition
M. De Gracia Concepción

Foreword by Patrick Rosal
Introduction by Emmanuel David

M. De Gracia Concepción explores the affective landscape of the Philippine diaspora in this classic collection, originally published in 1925 and the first book of poetry to be published by a Filipino writer in the United States. Widely praise, Azucena established Concepción’s literary reputation on two continents, but has long been out of print.

This centennial edition of Azucena includes a foreword by Patrick Rosal and a fascinating biographical introduction by scholar Emmanuel David (a descendant of Concepción), as well as Concepción’s own playful preface to the original volume. With it, contemporary readers can at last experience the beauty of this important poet’s early work.

Paperback / $20.00 (Can. $27.00) / ISBN 978-0-89255-624-3 / 42 pages / Poetry