Moure, Erin
The Elements
- ISBN 13:
- 9781487003722
- author:
- Moure, Erin
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- House of Anansi Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 120
- Dimensions:
- 20.7 x 14 centimetres
- Genre:
- Poetry,Canadian, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Elements (Nam:loz) by Erín Moure is a powerful collection of poetry that explores the human experience in the face of destruction. This family book is both a personal tribute and a polylingual homage, weaving together poems about the poet's late father with those inspired by the struggle of Galician peasants against Napoleon's armies. Through its tender and thought-provoking verses, The Elements celebrates our capacity for resilience, revolt, and the pursuit of happiness and sovereignty. Moure's poetry reminds us that even in the darkest moments, there is a fundamental human pull towards life and living. With its unique blend of personal and historical perspectives, this book offers a nuanced exploration of what it means to think, feel, and resist in the face of adversity.