From Base Materials

By Jenny Lewis

Book Overview

A rich collection of poetry exploring love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit.

From Base Materials delves into themes ranging from violence against women and love in old age to surviving cancer, alongside translations from Arabic and Russian. These poems speak of formation, transformation, and the courage to face mortality with compassion. Jenny Lewis transmutes 'base matter, ' embracing the frailty of the flesh with unflinching honesty.

Lewis draws on diverse influences, including the Epic of Gilgamesh, Celtic nature poetry, and feminist writings, creating a collection that resonates with both literary depth and emotional power. This is a collection for readers seeking profound reflection and cultural connection.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1800174160
• ISBN13: 9781800174160
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Carcanet Press
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.1" x 8.5"