Lean Against This Late Hour

"Lean Against This Late Hour" is a finalist for the PEN Award for Poetry in Translation and marks the first collection of poems by acclaimed Iranian poet Garous Abdolmalekian to be presented in English. This poignant compilation explores the profound themes of violence, loss, and the complexities of grief through surreal and cinematic imagery. Abdolmalekian dismantles notions of separation between life and death, inviting readers to witness the intricate interplay of memory and curiosity amidst pain and abandonment. The poems evoke a haunting yet vibrant contemplation of existence, leaving a lasting impression of both fragility and resilience.