Margaret Randall Libri

Margaret Randall, the author, editor, and translator of nearly 200 books, turns her mind to the process of thinking - the purpose of which is to engage in the act of curiosity, inquiry, and examination. What results is an intimate, keen, and far-ranging collection of exploration from one of the great minds of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. These thirty-one pieces range from current political events to the history of communication, from deciphering the Maya code to a childhood admiration of Elizabeth Taylor, from Alan Turing to the New York City subway maps. And each one concerns itself more with the act of thinking than reaching conclusions, engaging readers with their own ability to think.

Exploring the War on Terror through a feminist lens, this work offers critical insights from a prominent elder in the field. It delves into the intersection of gender and conflict, highlighting how women's experiences and voices shape the narrative of war and its aftermath. The author challenges traditional viewpoints, advocating for a deeper understanding of the implications of terrorism on women and society as a whole. This thought-provoking analysis aims to empower readers to reconsider established discourses surrounding war and gender.

Exploring themes of connectivity and shared human concerns, this poetry collection emphasizes the links between global human rights and climate sustainability. Drawing inspiration from the interconnected root systems of nature, it celebrates the commonalities that unite humanity, much like a grove of aspen trees. Through its verses, the book invites readers to reflect on the importance of our collective roots in fostering a more compassionate and sustainable world.

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Intimate and conversational accounts explore the artists who have influenced poet activist Margaret Randall's creative journey. Each artist is examined within the broader artistic landscape, highlighting their roles as creators, social commentators, and women navigating a male-dominated world. Through her reflections, Randall addresses the impact of visual art and its enduring political significance, offering insights into the intersection of art and activism.

Focusing on the natural and human history of Rapa Nui, this collection intertwines poetry and photography to connect the island's ancient inhabitants with contemporary issues and aspirations. It highlights the unique cultural and environmental aspects of Easter Island, emphasizing the enduring legacy and shared experiences of its people across time.

The book features a collection of transcriptions and narratives that highlight the voices and experiences of women from Central America and the Caribbean. It delves into their stories, showcasing a diverse range of cultural backgrounds and personal histories. Through these narratives, readers gain insight into the challenges, resilience, and contributions of women in these regions, emphasizing their roles in shaping society and culture. The work serves as both a historical document and a celebration of women's lived experiences.

Author and poet Margaret Randall describes her life through 100 short prose pieces, each written on the image of a different object--

About Little Charlie Lindbergh, like earlier Margaret Randall poetry collections, presents a unique poetic voice by a revered elder in the genre. These poems are all about making connections, many of them unexpected. Randall links national events with intimate family moments, ancient ruins with present-day communities, and prehistory with history (making a convincing argument for the former as a part of the latter). Everyday speech and expressions that have become social clichés or advertising banter find their way into these poems and acquire the precision of literary elegance. Straightforward speech becomes passionate lyricism. This book gives lie to the notion that so-called political poetry must by nature come off as propagandistic; complexity and grace are always present. The poems collected here pay attention to birth, love, loss, Jewish identity, domestic and international violence, the environment, language, art, class, race, gender, and sexual identity. All these seemingly disparate subjects are linked by an empowering way of seeing and saying. This is social justice poetry that packs a wallop and moves the reader deeply.

During the strange and unsettling second year of COVID-19, Margaret Randall suddenly found herself writing short stories. The author of over 150 books of poetry, essays, biography, nonfiction and translations, Lupe's Dream and Other Stories is her first collection of fiction. These stories are as unsettling as the times. In one way or another, each references life in a near-future where scarcities have become dramatic, space strangely unfamiliar, and time moves in unexpected directions. After several intense months of writing, the stories stopped as mysteriously as they'd begun.