First published 2007
Poet Maggie Nelson wanders landscapes both physical and emotional, navigating the ebb and flow of love and heartbreak. From the polluted banks of an urban canal to a friend's hospital bedside, she confronts the fragility of insight and the pain of disconnect. Yet through it all, Nelson's crystalline lyrics honor the resilience of the human spirit, finding beauty and grace in the most trying of circumstances.
Genres: literary-fiction, contemporary, poetry, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, reflective
Period: 21st-century
96 pages · Paperback · Soft Skull