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Discover 'Scavenger Loop', a compelling collection by acclaimed poet David Baker that beautifully explores the intertwined stories of human life and nature in the Midwest. This brand new edition, published by W W Norton & Company in 2016, encompasses 112 pages of profound poetry that reflects on cycles of life, the complexities of our environment, and the beautiful chaos of human emotions. With its rich imagery and meticulous structure, Baker's work is a testament to the power of words, emphasizing how both uplifting and destructive forces coexist. The poems in 'Scavenger Loop' unveil the relationship between humanity and nature—portraying how abandoned remnants can lead to new beginnings. As you navigate through these verses filled with eco-poetics and personal reflections, you’ll discover the delicate balance of life and loss, beauty and devastation, in an ever-changing landscape. Perfect for poetry enthusiasts and those passionate about environmental themes, this collection sheds light on the urgent issues we face in modern times. 'Scavenger Loop' is a necessary addition to your literary collection. Note that shipping for this item is free, and 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: 9780393353471
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 112
Description:
In this masterful new work by "the most moving and expansive poet to come out of the American Midwest since James Wright" (Marilyn Hacker), David Baker constructs a layered natural history of his beloved Midwest and traces the complex story of human habitation from family and village life to the evolving nature of work and the mysterious habitats of the heart.
At the center of Scavenger Loop is a sustained investigation of cycles and the natural recycling of things, and a discovery that even out of the discarded and the lost may come rebirth and renewal. In the process Baker reveals how everything bears the potential to be both invasive and life-giving: plants that beautify and conquer, chemicals that heal and destroy, words that mislead and instruct. Widely praised for his "impeccable formalism" (Booklist), Baker pushes to new stylistic methods, moving fluidly between unity and disorder, working at times in sustained narratives and intricate syllabics, at other times in fragments, cross-outs, and erasures. These poems praise and sing but are also clear-eyed in their documentation of destruction, the loss of human livelihood and natural habitat, the spreading threat of agri-business and unchecked development. From eco-poetics to the erotic, Scavenger Loop measures the dimensions of the pastoral and the elegy in contemporary lyric poetry.
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: 9780393353471
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 112
Description:
In this masterful new work by "the most moving and expansive poet to come out of the American Midwest since James Wright" (Marilyn Hacker), David Baker constructs a layered natural history of his beloved Midwest and traces the complex story of human habitation from family and village life to the evolving nature of work and the mysterious habitats of the heart.
At the center of Scavenger Loop is a sustained investigation of cycles and the natural recycling of things, and a discovery that even out of the discarded and the lost may come rebirth and renewal. In the process Baker reveals how everything bears the potential to be both invasive and life-giving: plants that beautify and conquer, chemicals that heal and destroy, words that mislead and instruct. Widely praised for his "impeccable formalism" (Booklist), Baker pushes to new stylistic methods, moving fluidly between unity and disorder, working at times in sustained narratives and intricate syllabics, at other times in fragments, cross-outs, and erasures. These poems praise and sing but are also clear-eyed in their documentation of destruction, the loss of human livelihood and natural habitat, the spreading threat of agri-business and unchecked development. From eco-poetics to the erotic, Scavenger Loop measures the dimensions of the pastoral and the elegy in contemporary lyric poetry.