Bullets and roses : the poetry of Amado V. Hernandez /

Bautista, Cirilo F.

Bullets and roses : the poetry of Amado V. Hernandez / translated into English and with a critical introduction by Cirilio F. Bautista. - 165 pages 22 cm.

English and Tagalog.

This compilation showcases the best of the National Artist's poems. His role as a labor leader allowed for a contextual portrayal of the struggle for justice without succumbing to sentimentality. Hernandez's linguistic dexterity in the Filipino language avoided lapses into propaganda and resulted in poetry that evoked true love of country. (Source: http://www.vibebookstore.com)

9715554563

PS 9993.B33 / .B328 2003