La Sirena: A Novella in Verse

By Maurya Simon

In this, her eleventh, volume of poetry, Maurya Simon is working at the pinnacle of her powers as she spins a modern myth with ancient underpinnings. Drawing from European, Latin American, and Asian stories of creaturely transformation, Simon tells the luminous tale of a shapeshifting teenager, Melusina, who moves into adulthood and encounters for the first time the worldly dramas of love, betrayal, and an arduous rebirth. Her journey entails not only physical and emotional transformations, but also psychological, erotic, and spiritual empowerment. Employing musically lush language, showcasing vivid scenery and gorgeous imagery, and animating a group of evocative characters, this novella tells an unusual coming of age story that's as original as it is unforgettable.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0984999159
• ISBN13: 9780984999156
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: Cloudbank Books
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"