McConnell, Gail
The Sun is Open
- ISBN 13:
- 9781908058928
- author:
- McConnell, Gail
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penned in the Margins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimeters (0.19 kg
- Genre:
- Poetry, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Sun is Open by Gail McConnell is a groundbreaking poetry collection that delves into the life and death of her father, whose murder by the IRA in 1984 left behind a trail of fragments. Through a unique blend of child and adult voices, past and present, McConnell attempts to piece together a history and a life from these scattered remnants. With exquisite language, pain, and wisdom, this debut work navigates the complexities of memory, loss, and identity. The poet's innovative use of form and structure creates a sense of meticulousness, as if every word is being carefully placed on the page. This is a book that rewards close reading, with each page offering new insights into the human experience. Through its careful arrangement of words and images, The Sun Is Open reveals the beauty and power of language in the face of adversity.
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