Night Sky with Exit Wounds
"Night Sky with Exit Wounds" is a poetry collection by Ocean Vuong, published in 2016. The book explores themes of identity, love, loss, and the immigrant experience, reflecting Vuong's own background as a Vietnamese-American. The poems often blend personal narrative with broader cultural and historical contexts.
The collection is notable for its lyrical language and vivid imagery, drawing readers into the complexities of memory and trauma. Vuong's work has received critical acclaim, winning several awards, including the Whiting Award and the T.S. Eliot Prize, establishing him as a significant voice in contemporary poetry.