Michael Palmer
The Laughter of the Sphinx
- ISBN 13:
- 9780811225540
- author:
- Michael Palmer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, World, Michael Palmer,The Laughter of the Sphinx,W. W. Norton & Company,0811225542,Poetry Texts & Poetry Anthologies,Poetry,Poetry, American,American Contemporary Poetry - Individual Poets,Palmer, Michael - Poems &
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Michael Palmer's "The Laughter of the Sphinx" is a poignant collection of 52 poems that explore the intricate balance between beauty and loss, love and death, motion and rest. Through lyrical language, Palmer masterfully navigates these central tensions, creating a hypnotic reading experience. At its core, this book is a meditation on the human condition, with stakes that are both deeply personal and universally relatable. The poems in "The Laughter of the Sphinx" are a powerful exploration of our place in the world, and the consequences of our actions. With its unique blend of light and darkness, Palmer's poetry is both a celebration of life and a confrontation with mortality. This thought-provoking collection is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers.
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