Porteous, Katrina
Rhizodont
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780377131
- author:
- Porteous, Katrina
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloodaxe Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.5 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, General, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rhizodont is a collection of poems that explore the intersection of social and environmental change, set against the backdrop of vast geological time. Katrina Porteous's poems begin with a contemporary journey through the landscapes of her native Northumberland, where the remains of ancient fish, such as the rhizodont, have been found.
The poems unfold to address global questions of evolution, survival, and extinction, as well as the latest technological revolution and its impact on our planet. Through her work, Porteous offers a nuanced exploration of the natural world and the human experience, finding hope in the power of life's reinvention.
This is Porteous's fourth poetry collection from Bloodaxe, extending the territory explored in her previous books. With its unique blend of local and global themes, Rhizodont is a thought-provoking and deeply personal work that invites readers to consider the complex relationships between our world and the world around us.