Jericho Brown's Pulitzer Prize-winning 'The Tradition' is a bold exploration of the most intimate and public aspects of human existence. The poetry within this tome dissects the normalization of atrocity and the lineage of evil. Brown delves into the human psyche to find a home for joy amidst terror, welding the personal with historical legacies. With unique forms, such as the duplex—a synthesis of sonnet, ghazal, and blues—Brown captures the essence of fatherhood, legacy, blackness, queerness, worship, and trauma. His words challenge the reader to consider profound questions: what constitutes safety, the identity of a nation, and the true location of freedom. 'The Tradition' is more than a collection of poems; it's a catalytic medium for dialogue, urging communities to engage with pressing issues that define our era, thereby envisioning a more just world.