Libation - Earl Livings
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'If there is one word that unites this collection, it is longing - which edges into poems that reconcile science and spiritual paganism, reassess the isolation of childhood and even those that celebrate the natural world. This yearning for a bone-deep knowing is perfectly suited to Livings's measured lyricism which, while rooted in tradition, can, with equal ease, branch into a more playful mode informed, a ... Full description
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'If there is one word that unites this collection, it is longing - which edges into poems that reconcile science and spiritual paganism, reassess the isolation of childhood and even those that celebrate the natural world. This yearning for a bone-deep knowing is perfectly suited to Livings's measured lyricism which, while rooted in tradition, can, with equal ease, branch into a more playful mode informed, always, with the twin preoccupations of science and history.' - Catherine Bateson 'The context for the human journey, Libation seems to say, is the widest one possible: that of deep space and timeโฆ On the way, the poet pays respect to the earth's traditional cultures, rites and rituals, rediscovered and affirmed in a direct, experiential and often visceral way, and within specific languagesโฆ On a more personal level, several poems confront then stare down death and tragedy, aided by a vital wisdom: namely, the will to life found in all living things, including the many interesting creatures with which we share our lives and little planetโฆ' - John Jenkins
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| Author | Earl Livings |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Ginninderra Press |
| Release year | 2018 |
| Cover type | Softcover |
| EAN | 9781760416157 |