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Museum of Bone and Water
A provocative investigation of the human body — our physical and spiritual museums of identity and desire.
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O Cidadan
Moure's candid, passionate poetry explores the ways we might rethink nation and community.
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The Elements special hardcover edition
This specially designed and bound hardcover First Edition of Erin Moure's poetry collection The Elements is limited to 50 copies.
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O Cadoiro
O Cadoiro is an astonishing exploration of lyricism by one of our greatest poets.
