Melissa Range
Autor/a de Scriptorium: Poems (National Poetry Series)
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- Obres
- 2
- També de
- 1
- Membres
- 56
- Popularitat
- #291,557
- Valoració
- 3.9
- Ressenyes
- 16
- ISBN
- 4
Scriptorium is a curious work. Range jumps between her own Appalachian roots: its culture and dialect, and old English, ancient stories from Beowolf to Byrhtnoth, the Ealdorman of Essex who fought the Vikings in 991 A.D. to poems about monks making pigment to paint icons and altar pieces. Perhaps what ties all these poems together is that each poem is an exploration of language and how language travels and morphs throughout time. Her poems are beautiful (and occasionally full of playful fury) However, Scriptorium can be a jarring read at first. It's hard to see how the poems are threaded together. This is purposeful on part of the author....as really, each poem is about the use of language: practically, theologically, etc.
“Scriptorium” should be read by those who love the written word. It should also be read by those who wrestle with ideas, family, faith, and their own place in the cosmos. And if you're a fan of the medieval ages, check this out.
Favorite poems: Negative Theology and Navajo Code Talkers, WWII… (més)