The Boley Rodeo: Poems, 2008-2026

Powerful, beautiful, and often deceptively simple, the poetry of Marilyn Nelson takes a polyphonic approach to rendering American lives of the past, present, and beyond. Voices speak from varied times and places, while the sound that results is that of a full-throated choir telling often-forgotten truths about human existence.

Collecting poems written since 2008, The Boley Rodeo features seven sections that capture the range of Nelson’s artistry, from historical ruminations on grace and endu...