Peggy Boyers
Hard Bread
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226069654
- author:
- Peggy Boyers
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University Of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 21.95 x 15.29 x 0.86 centimetres
- Genre:
- Poetry, American, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The poems in Hard Bread are presented as if spoken by Natalia Ginzburg. While much of the book is based on her life, including her upbringing, marriage, and experiences with Fascism and war, some aspects are invented. This results in a collection that is both melancholic and acerbic, mournful and satirical, contemplative and combative. The poems explore themes of identity, politics, and personal relationships, offering a unique perspective on the Italian literary scene of the mid-20th century. The book's tone is complex, reflecting Ginzburg's own ambivalence towards her past and her place within it. With its nuanced exploration of human experience, Hard Bread is a thought-provoking collection that invites readers to reflect on the power of language and memory.
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