Songs from Under the River - Hardcover

by Anis Mojgani (Author)

Songs from Under the River represents a curated masterpiece, drawing from the wellspring of six captivating years of national performances, meticulously handpicked to grace the pages of Anis Mojgani's third Write Bloody release.

This compilation isn't confined to the celebrated hits; it's a treasure trove that reveals hidden gems, the poet's personal favorites, and previously unreleased works, offering readers an immersive experience into the complete essence of Mojgani's Nola spirit.

Mojgani's words leave you awestruck by the enchanting landscapes of this peculiar world, all while bearing witness to the transformative power of audacious desire.

Mojgani's poetry is a testament to the profound impact that art can have, inviting readers to journey through the vibrant complexities of emotions and experiences woven into every verse.

Author Biography

Anis Mojgani was the current Poet Laureate of Oregon. A two-time individual champion of the National Poetry Slam and winner of the International World Cup Poetry Slam, he has been awarded residencies from the Vermont Studio Center, Caldera, AIR Serenbe, The Bloedel Nature Reserve, The Sou'wester, and the Oregon Literary Arts Writers-In-The-Schools program. A recipient of an Academy of American Poets Poet Laureate Fellowship, Anis has done commissions for the Getty Museum and the Peabody Essex Museum; and his work has appeared on HBO, National Public Radio, and as part of the Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day series. His work has appeared in the pages of the NYTimes, Rattle, Platypus, Winter Tangerine, Forklift Ohio, and Bat City Review.Known for his performances and well regarded for them the world over, Anis has performed at hundreds of universities across the U.S.; festivals around the globe such as the Sydney Writers Festival, Jamaica's Calabash festival, and Seoul's Young Writers Festival; and for audiences as varied as the United Nations and the House of Blues. The author of six books of poetry and the opera libretto for Sanctuaries, his first children's book is forthcoming from Holiday House/Neal Porter Books. His latest poetry collection is, The Tigers They Let Me. Originally from New Orleans, Anis currently lives in Portland Oregon.,