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Baptism of Desire - by Louise Erdrich (Paperback)

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  • A second book of poetry by Louise Erdich, author of the bestselling and award winning novels Love Medicine, The Beet Queen and Tracks.Baptisim by blood, water, or desire is necessary for salvation in Roman Catholic tradition, and baptism of desire in the term used for the leap of trust by which a sincere believer can experience spiritual regeneration.Louise Erdrich's poems are acts of redemption.
  • Author(s): Louise Erdrich
  • 96 Pages
  • Poetry, Native American

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Erdich's poems are acts of redemption. The diverse assortment of saints and sinners, midwestern women and mythological figures who appear in this mesmerizing collection all share a fierce determination. Baptism of Desire is sure to be greeted with celebration by the many readers waiting impatiently for a new collection of poetry.



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A second book of poetry by Louise Erdich, author of the bestselling and award winning novels Love Medicine, The Beet Queen and Tracks.

Baptisim by blood, water, or desire is necessary for salvation in Roman Catholic tradition, and baptism of desire in the term used for the leap of trust by which a sincere believer can experience spiritual regeneration.Louise Erdrich's poems are acts of redemption. Everywhere evident is Erdrich's unique capacity for finding the perfect word, the fresh, yet absolutely right, metaphor that makes her wrk both profound and accessable.



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"Louise Erdrich gives a powerful vision of the broad stages that mark most women's lives: birth, maturation, marriage, motherhood, death...She gracefully weaves traditional religious imagery and the common moments in our lives.""--Detroit Free Press"A significant voice...The dominant chord of Louise Erdrich's poetry is that of an instinctive acceptance of life's unknowable mysteries.""--San Francisco Chronicle
Dimensions (Overall): 9.18 Inches (H) x 5.77 Inches (W) x .33 Inches (D)
Weight: .36 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 96
Genre: Poetry
Sub-Genre: Native American
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Format: Paperback
Author: Louise Erdrich
Language: English
Street Date: December 7, 1990
TCIN: 85020396
UPC: 9780060920449
Item Number (DPCI): 247-40-4751
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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