The country between us

Book • 1981
Carolyn Forché's 'The Country Between Us' is a poignant collection of poems that document her experiences in El Salvador during its civil war in the late 1970s.

The book explores themes of violence, human rights abuses, and the impact of U.S.

involvement in Central America.

It is a powerful example of 'poetry of witness,' offering a personal and historical account of a tumultuous period.

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