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Discover 'An Ecology of Elsewhere,' an evocative collection of poetry that transcends geographical boundaries. In this beautifully written book, Sandra Meek takes readers on a profound journey through the landscapes of Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and the American Southwest. The collection is inspired by her memories as a Peace Corps volunteer and her reflections following her mother's death. Meek's poetry intricately weaves personal narrative with the stories of endangered natural environments, showcasing themes of loss, healing, and connection to place. Experience striking imagery of Namibian baby seals, the ancient Welwitschia plants thriving in arid conditions, and the breathtaking sandstone formations of Zion National Park. This brand-new book is both a meditation on personal history and an exploration of the enduring beauty of the natural world. Perfect for poetry lovers and anyone interested in environmental themes, 'An Ecology of Elsewhere' is a celebration of the human spirit and resilience found in both personal and ecological landscapes. Enhance your literary collection with this poignant exploration of life and nature. Each purchase comes with free shipping, and delivery can be expected within 6 weeks. Act now to own this inspiring work of art.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780892554737
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 120
Description:
Following her mother's death, nearly twenty years after her time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Botswana, Sandra Meek began traveling extensively through Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. During this same period, she and her sister also traveled the American Southwest with their declining father, confronting and healing ?from a difficult family history before his death. Whether describing a Namibian baby seal hunt, 1500-year-old Welwitschia plants living off of fog in a desert studded with landmines, or the sandstone "temples" of Zion National Park, Meek's poems attend to the endangered as well as the enduring, braiding personal narrative with those of the natural world from which they arise. At once nomadic and deeply rooted to place, An Ecology of Elsewhere interweaves a difficult past (personal and terrestrial) with an uncertain future.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780892554737
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 120
Description:
Following her mother's death, nearly twenty years after her time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Botswana, Sandra Meek began traveling extensively through Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. During this same period, she and her sister also traveled the American Southwest with their declining father, confronting and healing ?from a difficult family history before his death. Whether describing a Namibian baby seal hunt, 1500-year-old Welwitschia plants living off of fog in a desert studded with landmines, or the sandstone "temples" of Zion National Park, Meek's poems attend to the endangered as well as the enduring, braiding personal narrative with those of the natural world from which they arise. At once nomadic and deeply rooted to place, An Ecology of Elsewhere interweaves a difficult past (personal and terrestrial) with an uncertain future.