Lavers, Michael
After Earth
- ISBN 13:
- 9781597321723
- author:
- Lavers, Michael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Tampa Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 0
- Dimensions:
- 0.5 x 15.2 x 15.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, American, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
After Earth Poems by Michael Lavers explores the intersection of nature and civilization, reflecting on history's end and our relationship with the world around us. This collection of poems is characterized by its eclecticism, ranging from elegies to odes, pastures, and science fiction. The poet draws upon themes of paternal concern, the desire to preserve and record the Earth, and the healing power of poetry. Through these poems, Lavers cultivates a sense of astonishment for the present moment, finding permanence in the fleeting and praising the beauty of existence. By doing so, he invites readers to appreciate the world as it is, rather than yearning for something else. This thoughtful and contemplative work offers a unique perspective on our place within the natural world. With 89 pages of lyrical prose, After Earth Poems presents a nuanced exploration of our relationship with the Earth and each other.