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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241526002
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 96
Description:
Explore the depths of human emotion with 'Averno', a uniquely poetic reimagining of the Persephone myth that invites readers into a world of profound introspection and raw loss. Set against the hauntingly beautiful backdrop of Averno, the ancient Roman crater lake believed to be the gateway to the underworld, this collection of poetry delves deeply into themes of grief, memory, and renewal. Each poem serves as a vivid exploration of a mother's overbearing grief, the fragmented memories of an abducted girl, and the poignant lament of a farmer mourning a lost harvest.
This collection is not simply a series of reflections; it is a powerful lamentation that captures the complexities of sorrow and the struggle for understanding amidst despair. Through the poet’s skillful and luminous wit, readers are invited to engage with the stark reality of loss, while also glimpsing the fragile beauty surrounding it.
'Averno' boasts 96 pages of evocative poetry that challenges and reshapes our perceptions of rebirth and renewal. This stunning B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2021, is a must-have for poetry lovers and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the human condition. Whether you are a longtime fan of mythological reinterpretations or new to this genre, 'Averno' promises to resonate deeply.
Delivery Information: Enjoy fast and reliable delivery options for your order, ensuring your new favorite book arrives swiftly to your doorstep.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241526002
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 96
Description:
This startlingly original reworking of the Persephone myth takes us to the icy shores of Averno, the crater lake regarded by the ancient Romans as the entrance to the underworld. Here, the consolations of rebirth and renewal are eclipsed by the immediacy of loss - by a mother's possessive grief, an abducted girl's equivocal memories, a farmer's lament for a lost harvest. This chorus offers neither comfort nor solace but deepened understanding, its sorrow textured by the poet's luminous wit. Together, the poems of Averno swell to a staggeringly powerful lamentation, through which the reader glimpses the ecstasy of the inevitable, only to find it resisted by the insistent, impersonal presence of the Earth.
ISBN: 9780241526002
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 96
Description:
Explore the depths of human emotion with 'Averno', a uniquely poetic reimagining of the Persephone myth that invites readers into a world of profound introspection and raw loss. Set against the hauntingly beautiful backdrop of Averno, the ancient Roman crater lake believed to be the gateway to the underworld, this collection of poetry delves deeply into themes of grief, memory, and renewal. Each poem serves as a vivid exploration of a mother's overbearing grief, the fragmented memories of an abducted girl, and the poignant lament of a farmer mourning a lost harvest.
This collection is not simply a series of reflections; it is a powerful lamentation that captures the complexities of sorrow and the struggle for understanding amidst despair. Through the poet’s skillful and luminous wit, readers are invited to engage with the stark reality of loss, while also glimpsing the fragile beauty surrounding it.
'Averno' boasts 96 pages of evocative poetry that challenges and reshapes our perceptions of rebirth and renewal. This stunning B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2021, is a must-have for poetry lovers and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the human condition. Whether you are a longtime fan of mythological reinterpretations or new to this genre, 'Averno' promises to resonate deeply.
Delivery Information: Enjoy fast and reliable delivery options for your order, ensuring your new favorite book arrives swiftly to your doorstep.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241526002
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 96
Description:
This startlingly original reworking of the Persephone myth takes us to the icy shores of Averno, the crater lake regarded by the ancient Romans as the entrance to the underworld. Here, the consolations of rebirth and renewal are eclipsed by the immediacy of loss - by a mother's possessive grief, an abducted girl's equivocal memories, a farmer's lament for a lost harvest. This chorus offers neither comfort nor solace but deepened understanding, its sorrow textured by the poet's luminous wit. Together, the poems of Averno swell to a staggeringly powerful lamentation, through which the reader glimpses the ecstasy of the inevitable, only to find it resisted by the insistent, impersonal presence of the Earth.