David Mura
1 book
About the Author
David Mura is an acclaimed poet, essayist, and performance artist whose work explores the intersections of race, identity, and American culture with unflinching honesty and lyrical grace. Born to Japanese American parents in the Midwest, Mura's writing often draws from his family's internment experiences during World War II, weaving personal history into broader narratives of empathy, outrage, and resilience. A recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation, he has performed his poetry across the globe and taught creative writing at institutions like the University of Minnesota. In his latest collection, What Saves Us: Poems of Empathy and Outrage in the Age of Trump, Mura confronts the political upheavals of contemporary America, offering verses that challenge readers to confront division and rediscover shared humanity.
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Writing style
lyrical
introspective
politically charged
Books by David Mura
