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Discover the captivating world of 'Ghost River,' a brand new trade paperback published in 2023 by Bloodaxe. This evocative collection, crafted by Kris Johnson, invites readers to embark on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of America’s Pacific Northwest. Dive deep into the lush old-growth forests and explore the rich history nestled beneath the floorboards of ancestral homesteads. This book is more than just poetry; it is a profound exploration of the intertwining of home and wilderness. Johnson's lyrical verses confront the harsh realities of contemporary America, where wildfires, strip malls, and freeways intrude upon nature's beauty.
As this collection unfolds, readers will encounter an insightful reimagining of the Pacific Northwest, viewed through the lens of British explorer George Vancouver, who traversed these waters in search of the elusive Northwest Passage. With themes of loss, renewal, and the bond between tumultuous landscapes and the idea of home, 'Ghost River' is an essential read for anyone interested in contemporary poetry that speaks to the heart of America’s identity.
This book is not only a beautifully written piece but also a poignant look at the terrain of early motherhood and the experiences that shape our understanding of belonging. Embrace the opportunity to own this first book-length collection from Kris Johnson and experience the unique perspective it offers on both time and space.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9781780376479
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Bloodaxe
Description:
Ghost River invites readers to stare down blue-mouthed crevasses, venture into old growth forests, and peer beneath the floorboards of ancestral homesteads.
In this lyrical and intimate portrait of America’s Pacific Northwest, wilderness and home are interwoven. But this is not Arcadia. Deep time is punctured by strip malls and freeways, wildfires and dams. Questioning the influence of the past on the present, the central sequence reimagines this landscape from the perspective of the British explorer, George Vancouver, who charted its waterways on an expedition to locate the illusive Northwest Passage.
In their passage between America and England and the terrain of early motherhood, these poems of loss and renewal explore what it is to be home.Born and raised in America’s Washington state, Kris Johnson moved to the UK in 2007. Ghost River is her first book-length collection.
As this collection unfolds, readers will encounter an insightful reimagining of the Pacific Northwest, viewed through the lens of British explorer George Vancouver, who traversed these waters in search of the elusive Northwest Passage. With themes of loss, renewal, and the bond between tumultuous landscapes and the idea of home, 'Ghost River' is an essential read for anyone interested in contemporary poetry that speaks to the heart of America’s identity.
This book is not only a beautifully written piece but also a poignant look at the terrain of early motherhood and the experiences that shape our understanding of belonging. Embrace the opportunity to own this first book-length collection from Kris Johnson and experience the unique perspective it offers on both time and space.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9781780376479
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Bloodaxe
Description:
Ghost River invites readers to stare down blue-mouthed crevasses, venture into old growth forests, and peer beneath the floorboards of ancestral homesteads.
In this lyrical and intimate portrait of America’s Pacific Northwest, wilderness and home are interwoven. But this is not Arcadia. Deep time is punctured by strip malls and freeways, wildfires and dams. Questioning the influence of the past on the present, the central sequence reimagines this landscape from the perspective of the British explorer, George Vancouver, who charted its waterways on an expedition to locate the illusive Northwest Passage.
In their passage between America and England and the terrain of early motherhood, these poems of loss and renewal explore what it is to be home.Born and raised in America’s Washington state, Kris Johnson moved to the UK in 2007. Ghost River is her first book-length collection.