Bread and Circus

Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Bread and Circus by Airea D. Matthews is a compelling collection of autobiographical poems exploring American class and inequality. Through a blend of poetry, prose, and redacted texts by economic theorists, the book critically examines ideas about self-interest and its impact on society. Rich in both humor and tragedy, this layered volume invites readers to reflect on survival, flourishing, and systemic inequity.