Reliquaria

Discover the profound exploration of identity in R. A. Villanueva's prize-winning poetry collection, Reliquaria, published by the University of Nebraska Press in 2014. With 277 pages of evocative verse, Villanueva delves into the complex and fluid nature of the Filipino American experience, navigating the spaces between languages and cultures. Experience a powerful interplay of mythologies, faiths, and whispers from the past that echo throughout these pages. Each poem serves as a haunting reflection, prayer, and prophecy, connecting the voices of the departed with those who cherish their memory. Reliquaria invites readers to embrace the beauty found in the intersections of life, making it an essential addition to your poetry collection.