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Afterland is a poetry collection by Mai Der Vang, published in 2017. Vang, a Hmong-American poet, explores themes of war, displacement, and refugee experiences in the collection, drawing on the history of the Hmong people and their involvement in the Vietnam War. The collection received the Walt Whitman Award from the Academy of American Poets and was a finalist for the National Book Award in Poetry.

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What is Mai Der Vang's "Afterland" about?

"Afterland" is Mai Der Vang's 2017 debut poetry collection that explores the profound history of the Hmong war and the subsequent refugee experience. The poems delve into themes of displacement, memory, and survival following the CIA's Secret War in Laos.

Did the poetry collection "Afterland" win any awards?

Yes, "Afterland" won the prestigious Walt Whitman Award from the Academy of American Poets and was named a finalist for the National Book Award. This recognition helped establish Mai Der Vang as a vital voice in contemporary American poetry.

How does "Afterland" address Hmong history?

The collection uniquely addresses Hmong history by weaving personal lyricism with historical documentation regarding the Secret War in Laos. Vang captures the devastating consequences of the conflict and the ongoing struggles of the Hmong diaspora.

Who published Mai Der Vang's "Afterland"?

"Afterland" was published by Graywolf Press, a highly respected independent publisher known for championing contemporary poetry. Graywolf released the collection after the manuscript secured the Walt Whitman Award.

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