Halliday, Mark
Thresherphobe
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226038704
- author:
- Halliday, Mark
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 0.51 centimetres
- Genre:
- Poetry, American, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Mark Halliday's sixth collection explores life's emotional mysteries through the use of playful poetry. He draws inspiration from poets like Frank O'Hara and Kenneth Koch, seeking to find insight into personality without being trapped by it. Halliday's voice-driven poetry is driven by his belief in the possible truths that can be reached through interpersonal speech. In this collection, he examines our struggles with ego, connection, and peace of spirit, acknowledging that history will leave much of what we are on the "threshing floor". Despite this, Halliday encourages us to do what we can in the meantime. With a forward from the prestigious Forward Prizes for Poetry, this collection offers a unique perspective on life's complexities.