Flynn, Nick
Low: Poems
- ISBN 13:
- 9781644452592
- author:
- Flynn, Nick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Graywolf Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 x 2.5 centimetres (0.45
- Genre:
- Poetry, American, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Low Poems by Nick Flynn explores the complexities of memory and its fragility in the face of loss, violence, and trauma. Punctuated by prose pieces and sequences that veer towards essays, this collection delves into themes of desire, connection, and the human experience. Through poems like "Notes on a Calendar Found in a Stranger's Apartment" and "Notes on Thorns & Blood", Flynn examines the ways in which we navigate our surroundings and each other. The book also considers the impact of technology on our lives, asking how we can create a sense of home and belonging in a world that often seeks to dehumanize us. Ultimately, Low Poems is a celebration of the human desire for connection and understanding, with Flynn's poetry offering a powerful and prophetic exploration of our place in the world.