Fainlight, Ruth
Somewhere Else Entirely
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780374383
- author:
- Fainlight, Ruth
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloodaxe Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 138mm X 216mm
- Genre:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.17 kg,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ruth Fainlight's latest collection, Somewhere Else Entirely, offers a poignant and introspective exploration of life's complexities. Written during her 80s, these poems are marked by the passing of time and the loss of loved ones. The poet reflects on her own experiences, drawing on memories from childhood in America to reveal the subtle shifts in relationships between women and men. Fainlight's unique voice weaves together thought and feeling, creating a nuanced portrait of everyday life. Her poetry is characterized by its balance and subtlety, often revealing new perspectives on familiar events. This collection, like much of her work, is a testament to her skill as a poet and her ability to find meaning in the ordinary. The book also includes several short pieces of prose, offering a glimpse into Fainlight's childhood years in America. These memoirs add depth and context to the poems, providing a rich tapestry of experience and emotion.