“I can't understand why dark northern soldiers and light ones are separated into different brigades. The dead are all buried together in hasty mass graves, bones touching.”
Quote by Margarita Engle
Work
The Surrender Tree: Poems of Cuba's Struggle for Freedom
This book is a compilation of poetic works that delve into the historical struggle of Cuba for freedom. The poems capture the essence of the Cuban revolution and its impact on the nation's identity and culture. more
Author
Margarita Engle
Margarita Engle is an American writer known for her works in children's literature and poetry. Born on September 2, 1951, she has a passion for literature and poetry from a young age. Engle's works have been highly praised by readers and critics for their rich imagination and emotional expression. more
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