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Nature: Poems Old and New
by May Swenson

Nature: Poems Old and New
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Author: May Swenson
Foreword: Susan Mitchell
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-04-19
ISBN: 0618064087
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Mariner Books
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  • ISBN13: 9780618064083
  • Condition: New
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Book Reviews of Nature: Poems Old and New

Book Review: A voluptuous vision
Summary: 5 Stars

May Swenson weaves surprising humor, vivid detail, and startling imagery into her poetry. It's always alive with fresh ways of describing the familiar, and held together by a subtle but strong philosophical thread. She has the knack of writing immediately accessible poetry that's never watered down, never less than rigorous & precise -- yet she never lets the reader see the intricate structure behind the brilliance of the image. There's always the sense of a fiercely intelligent spirit at play in her work.

The poetry gathered here is about Nature ... but we're not talking about a vague, bland, greeting card version of Nature. This is the world both harsh & beautiful, bleak & transcendant, often astonishingly erotic & intimate. Reading her poetry is like drinking a particularly rich & sparkling wine, tinged with rare spices. And in reading, all your senses will be dizzy & dazzled before you know it. Most highly recommended!

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