Pia Tafdrup
Tarkovsky's Horses and Other Poems
- ISBN 13:
- 9781852248376
- author:
- Pia Tafdrup
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloodaxe Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 14.48 x 1.27 x 21.84 centimetres
- Genre:
- Poetry, General, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Pia Tafdrup's Tarkovsky's Horses and Other Poems is a poignant collection of poetry that explores the complexities of human existence. Spanning themes of love, desire, death, and identity, these poems delve into the intricacies of life, revealing the primordial forces that shape our experiences. The book is a deeply personal work, drawing on Tafdrup's own struggles with loss and her father's decline into dementia. Through a powerful use of myth and metaphor, she conveys the disintegration of identity and the inexorable passage of time. With a unique blend of humor and pathos, these poems offer a nuanced portrayal of what it means to be human. Through its exploration of universal themes, Tarkovsky's Horses and Other Poems invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and emotions. This is a book that will resonate with anyone who has grappled with the complexities of life and the fragility of human connection.
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