Shuttle, Penelope
Lyonesse
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780375540
- author:
- Shuttle, Penelope
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloodaxe Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.5 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lyonesse is a place of paradox, both real and imaginary. According to myth, it was once part of Cornwall, but now lies submerged beneath the sea. This collection of poems explores the theme of loss, both physical and human, and how these losses intersect with mythic ones. The author's connection to Lyonesse is deeply personal, drawing on her own experiences of grief and bereavement. In this book, she weaves together images, soundings, and reflections to create a powerful exploration of the human experience. The poems are a response to the loss of a former life, where "the old lamps" have been extinguished, leaving darkness. Lyonesse is a place of re-wilding, where human loss meets mythic loss. This book offers a unique perspective on the power of poetry to explore and express the depths of human emotion.
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