Transparencies by Maria Borio, trans. by Danielle Pieratti Half the Human Race to the macro workings of

to the macro workings of our local star

What results is a series of beautiful

to the wonders of the natural environment

The poems in this anthology examine hierarchy

I don’t know of anyone writing poetry as daringly gladiatorial and discombobulating as this

Transparencies by Maria Borio, trans. by Danielle Pieratti Half the Human Race to the macro workings ofMaria Borios TRANSPARENCIES is the visceral and surreal English language debut of one of Italys most promising younger poets. Brimming with windows, screens, and high rise glass, Maria Borios first English language collection confronts the interpersonal crises of contemporary lives caught between two worldsone ancient and abiding, the other rapid, digital, and increasingly diverse. Translator Danielle Pieratti captures the dissonance of Borios sharp