Gathering the Tribes

Carolyn Forché's poetry in 'Gathering the Tribes' explores themes of uprootedness and the natural cycles of life, generations, and the body. Her work delves into hasty emigrations, the loss of elders, and the constant movement of people. Forché seeks a profound harmony, one that navigates the harshness of history—both natural and social—and its intense beauty, giving her poetry depth and dimension.