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Speech Crush - by  Sandra McPherson (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Speech Crush - by Sandra McPherson (Paperback)

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  • Like kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing a broken vessel with lines of tree sap and gold, the poems in Sandra McPherson's new book, Speech Crush, run a vein of intelligence and attention through often harrowing experiences-of deep loss, of scammers and self-immolators, of institutionalization and separations that rival those of Elizabeth Bishop's "One Art.
  • Author(s): Sandra McPherson
  • 120 Pages
  • Poetry, American

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Like kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing a broken vessel with lines of tree sap and gold, the poems in Sandra McPherson's new book, Speech Crush, run a vein of intelligence and attention through often harrowing experiences-of deep loss, of scammers and self-immolators, of institutionalization and separations that rival those of Elizabeth Bishop's "One Art." And like the work of Bishop and Leonard Cohen, two poets whose long practice led us to a place whose gates are suffering and wisdom, McPherson's poems ask us to take into ourselves a wrecked, a transformed beauty. Here it is.

- Jordan Smith, author of Little Black Train and Common Spirits

Readers intimately acquainted with Sandra McPherson's vivid, metaphorical voice and her wise poetic conscience over the decades-as well as readers encountering her soul-stirring poems of the environment for the first time, or delighted by her daughter's precise musicality in the title poem-will receive blessings beyond measure from Speech Crush. This dazzling treasury celebrates the bejeweled fruitfulness of a woman's life-journey with the strength and tenderness of a redwood's annular rings. This book is a rare and tremendous gift.

- Karen An-hwei Lee, author of Rose is a Verb: Neo-Georgics, Sonata in K, Phyla of Joy, Ardor, and In Medias Res

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .28 Inches (D)
Weight: .41 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 120
Genre: Poetry
Sub-Genre: American
Publisher: Gunpowder Press
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Sandra McPherson
Language: English
Street Date: October 2, 2022
TCIN: 1007913334
UPC: 9781957062044
Item Number (DPCI): 247-45-2028
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What themes are explored in the poems of Speech Crush?

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  • A: The poems explore themes of deep loss, personal transformation, and the beauty found in suffering.

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Q: Who is the author of this poetry book?

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  • A: The author of Speech Crush is Sandra McPherson, known for her vivid and metaphorical poetic voice.

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Q: How many pages does Speech Crush contain?

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  • A: Speech Crush contains a total of 120 pages filled with insightful poetry.

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Q: What style of poetry is featured in this book?

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  • A: The book features American poetry and reflects elements of personal and environmental themes.

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Q: What literary influences are evident in Speech Crush?

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  • A: The book draws influences from Elizabeth Bishop and Leonard Cohen, showcasing depth in human experience.

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