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Solmaz Sharif’s Customs (2022) is a poetry collection exploring themes of displacement and identity through the lens of language. The work examines experiences of migration and statelessness, particularly those encountered by immigrants and refugees. It offers a significant contribution to contemporary American poetry with its meticulous attention to bureaucratic processes and their impact on individuals’ lives. This collection resonates most strongly with readers interested in issues of immigration, cultural heritage, and social justice.
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Customs ranks #212 of 436 in the Poetry Collection ranking, behind Sea Garden, ahead of Sonnets from the Portuguese.
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