Broken Symmetry

By Jack Ridl

Michigan poet Jack Ridl leads readers into reflective connection with the everyday world in this unique and enjoyable volume.

Broken Symmetry is a collection drawn from the experiences of daily life and organized through the context of mathematics. Poet Jack Ridl uses remarkably clear and precise language to express a singular awareness of the world around us. Some of the poems in this volume deal with the universal human experience of loss, others discover a fresh perspective on what is easily overlooked, and many seek the goodness and joy that remain in a challenging world. Poems are grouped into chapters by mathematical themes, suggesting a commonality in these two separate worlds that is often overlooked. The straightforward language and universal subject matter make Broken Symmetry a profound collection of poetry that will appeal to readers of all backgrounds.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814333222
• ISBN13: 9780814333228
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Wayne State University Press
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 8.8"