Lives of the Saints: Stories from the Bible

By Michael Marcinkowski

Lives of the Saints by Michael Marcinkowski explores poetry's power as it intersects with faith and governance, set against a backdrop of ecological ruin and dystopian futures. In a landscape that blends personal introspection with collective disquiet, Marcinkowski's poems interrogate labor, knowledge, and justice, engaging readers in reimagining societal norms through a transformative leap of faith. By reviving Hopkins' 'sprung rhythm' and melding baroque language with American vernacular, this collection balances between abstraction and concreteness, forming a discourse both resonant and challenging. This work speaks to those drawn to poetry's political and moral edges, inviting reflections on humanity's tenuous connection to a fragile world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1916938620
• ISBN13: 9781916938625
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Broken Sleep Books
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"