Berry, Wendell
A Timbered Choir: The Sabbath Poems, 1979-97
- ISBN 13:
- 9781582430065
- author:
- Berry, Wendell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Counterpoint
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 240
- Genre:
- Works by individual poets: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Wendell Berry's Sabbath Poems are meditations on the human experience, exploring themes of beauty, death, peace, and hope. Written in solitude and mainly outdoors, these poems reveal moments when heart and mind are open and aware. Berry's poetry is characterized by its quiet strength and spiritual depth, drawing on his love of nature, faith in community, and emphasis on finding good work to do in the world. His Sabbath Poems offer a unique perspective on the power of poetry to reveal truths about life and our place within it. These poems are a testament to Berry's skill as a poet, offering a profound exploration of the human condition that will resonate with readers seeking thoughtful and contemplative verse.