Engine Empire

Exploring the myth of prosperity, this trilogy of poems weaves together diverse genres and voices. The first sequence reflects on Old West fortune seekers in a California mining town, while the second captures the essence of a fictionalized Shenzhen, China. The final section envisions a future where individual consciousness dissolves into accessible data. Cathy Park Hong's work harmonizes unique perspectives, revealing the complexities of human experience amid the backdrop of boomtowns and industrialization.