JOURNAL ARTICLE

POEM FOR MY FATHER WRITTEN IN MY ONLY LANGUAGE.

  • Published In: Puerto del Sol, 2026, v. 60, n. 2. P. 66 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: HONG, RADIAN 3 of 3

Abstract

The poem "Poem for My Father Written in My Only Language" by Radian Hong explores themes of language, memory, and cultural preservation through the metaphor of a bilingual dictionary brought across the Pacific by the speaker’s father. The poem reflects on the complexities and losses inherent in translating and preserving language and identity, likening preservation to a form of violence that flattens and alters original forms. It highlights the intimate connection between language and family, as well as the challenges of maintaining cultural heritage across generations. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Puerto del Sol. 2026/03, Vol. 60, Issue 2, p66
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0738517X
  • Accession Number:192189557
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