Transparencies by Maria Borio, trans. by Danielle Pieratti Elizabeth-Jane Burnett the extinction of species

the extinction of species

make it clear that 'social distancing' is not just a phenomenon of the past two years

black humour

The ward is decked out in primary colours

while standing over-the-boots deep in a freezing sea off the coast of Wales

Transparencies by Maria Borio, trans. by Danielle Pieratti Elizabeth-Jane Burnett the extinction of speciesMaria Borios TRANSPARENCIES is the visceral and surreal English language debut of one of Italys most promising younger poets. Brimming with windows, screens, and high rise glass, Maria Borios first English language collection confronts the interpersonal crises of contemporary lives caught between two worldsone ancient and abiding, the other rapid, digital, and increasingly diverse. Translator Danielle Pieratti captures the dissonance of Borios sharp