The Tradition

Jericho Brown’s critically acclaimed collection, 'The Tradition,' confronts the insidious normalization of evil, exploring its echoes across history and personal experience. Through a blend of intimate and expansive poetic concerns, Brown delves into fundamental human questions about safety, national identity, and the very nature of freedom.Why You Should Read? Examines profound themes including race, sexuality, trauma, and survival with unflinching honesty. Showcases Jericho Brown's masterful command of language and innovative poetic forms, notably the "duplex." Offers a powerful, necessary reflection on contemporary societal terrors and the resilience of the human spirit. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, recognized for its literary significance and impact.