Nathaniel Mackey

Nod House

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ISBN 13:: 9780811219464
author:: Nathaniel Mackey
format:: Paperback
publisher:: New Directions
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 144
Dimensions:: 15.2 x 1 x 22.8 cm
Genre:: Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, World,
Condition:: New
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Nathaniel Mackey's Nod House is a groundbreaking collection of poems that pushes the boundaries of American poetry. The work continues the narrative begun in his previous collection, Splay Anthem, with two ongoing serial poems, Song of the Andoumboulou and Mu. The book is divided into two sections, both titled "Quag," which serve as a kind of alternate world where names and places are ever-shifting. In Nod House, Mackey weaves together music and meaning to create a unique sound that blends sounds and words. The collection explores themes of identity, history, and culture, taking the reader on a journey from the pyramids to urban landscapes. Through his precise and measured language, Mackey crafts a sense of longing and dislocation, creating a powerful and evocative work. The result is a gorgeous eulogy, a copla-cuts of deep song that unfolds as an elegiac march through time. With its unique blend of music and meaning, Nod House is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in innovative poetry.

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