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El Salvador

El Salvador

work of thirty photographers
Art & PhotographyHistory
Pages
120
Published
1983
Language
English

Synopsis

This powerful collection of documentary photographs captures the brutal realities of the civil war in El Salvador. Through the lenses of Carolyn Forché and Susan Meiselas, the book offers a stark visual record of the conflict's impact on the people and the landscape. It serves as a crucial historical document, shedding light on a turbulent period in Central American history.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeMelancholicThought-ProvokingGritty

Genres

Art & Photography History Politics & Society

Authors

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Carolyn Forché

Carolyn Forché is an American poet whose work often explores themes of witness and human rights. She is well-known for her powerful collections, including "Gathering the Tribes." Her poetry offers a direct and impactful look at the human experience.