THE PEOPLE WILL NOT BREAK—(PERU)
(Poemas Seleccionados del Valle del Mantaro de Perú)
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This is the Poet’s 8th Volume on cultural poetry, concerning Peru, in particular within the Mantaro Valley Region of the Andes and its expanse, although it has three other sections (one with several short stories, other poems). This moving, 46th book: “The People Will Not Break…” carries the craft, perception and imagery of a distinguished, award winning poet, writer and artist. It leaps from page to page, with its extravagant, profound, and artful honesty, of an Andean culture slowly fading, and a new one quickly rising. Interwoven are: legends, customs, traditions, the people— lost tales for youth, writings for posterity; extracts from his next book. Doctor Siluk is an American prolific intellectual, which his vast works (poetic, narrative and descriptive), give testimony of his experiences as a traveler for several places in the world. Lic. Maria Dianderas Vizurraga, Director of the Department of Culture, Junin Region of Peru. February 2012 “I wish to express, Dr. Dennis Lee Siluk, my deep gratitude for your promoting of our art and culture which has brought back the richness of our customs and folklore within the Central Andean Region of Peru.” Dr. Jesús Pomachagua, Rector of the National University of Central Peru January 2012 Back photograph is of the author giving his speech in the National University of Central Peru’s auditorium, 1-30-2012: “The Journey,” for his Doctor Honoris Causa, to: Deans, Students, Mayors, and the general public; his wife is beside him, as always. His forth coming book due out, 2013: “The Sailor’s Graveyard”.
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Doctor Siluk is an American prolific intellectual, which his vast works (poetic, narrative and descriptive), give testimony of his experiences as a traveler for several places in the world.
—Lic. Maria Dianderas Vizurraga,Director of the Department of Culture, Junin Region of Peru, February 2012I
I wish to express, Dr. Dennis Lee Siluk, my deep gratitude for your promoting of our art and culture which has brought back the richness of our customs and folklore within the Central Andean Region of Peru.
—Dr. Jesús Pomachagua, Rector of the National University of Central Peru January 2012
This is the Poet’s 8th Volume on cultural poetry, concerning Peru, in particular within the Mantaro Valley Region of the Andes and its expanse, although it has three other sections (one with several short stories, other poems).This moving, 46th book: The People Will Not Break… carries the craft, perception and imagery of a distinguished, award winning poet, writer and artist. It leaps from page to page, with its extravagant, profound, and artful honesty, of an Andean culture slowly fading, and a new one quickly rising. Interwoven are: legends, customs, traditions, the people— lost tales for youth, writings for posterity; extracts from his next book.
About the Author
Dr. Dennis L. Siluk is author of 46 books. He is a poet since twelve years old; writer, Psychologist, Ordained Minister, Decorated Veteran from the Vietnam War, Doctor in Arts and Education, Doctor Honoris Causa, from the UNCP, Centre University of Peru. He was nominated eight times Poet Laureate for his writings within the provinces of Peru: “The People will Not Break,” is the author’s eighth book on Peruvian Culture, traditions, and customs, both in English and Spanish.
His first poem “Who” written at twelve years old, has become internationally recognized as an icon for young poets, and several poems from his high school days from Washington High School in Saint Paul, Minnesota, were published in now what is a collectable “The Other Door,” seldom seen for sale on the internet because of its out of circulation, and demand to hold onto it as a classic, written in 1981. Now this new book will be his forty-six.
In addition to Dr. Siluk’s many achievements, he is a world traveler, has been to 56 countries, and 46-union states, and lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Peru, where he has a home, in Lima and Huancayo (in the Andes).
Currently his is working on several other books, such as: “Not One Hooting Owl Left” a sequel to “Cornfield Laughter” a collection of short stories; also, “The Sailors’ Graveyard,” poems and short stories out of Patagonia, and a third book called “Nothing Comes From Nothing,” again short stories, but more biographical.