Howe, Susan
Debths
- ISBN 13:
- 9780811226851
- author:
- Howe, Susan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- New Directions Publishing Corporation
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 244
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 14.99 x 0.76 centimetres
- Genre:
- Poetry, American, Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Susan Howe's Debths is a collection in five parts that explores the realms of memory and perception. The poet's preface sets out some of her inspirations, including the art of Paul Thek and early American writings, before delving into themes such as "the rule of remoteness" and the nature of noumenal experience. The book is divided into four sections of poetry, each with its own unique character. From the collage poems "Tom Tit Tot" to the more introspective pieces like "Periscope", Debths offers a nuanced exploration of the human condition. Throughout, Howe's distinctive voice weaves together fragments of thought and image to create a sense of not-being-in-the-no. With its innovative style and thoughtful exploration of complex themes, Debths is a compelling work that invites readers to immerse themselves in its unique world.