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WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDFINALIST FOR THE PEN/JEAN STEIN BOOK AWARDFrom U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limn comes The Carryingher most powerful collection yet.Vulnerable, tender, acute, these are serious poems, brave poems, exploring with honesty the ambiguous moment between the rapture of youth and the grace of acceptance. A daughter tends to aging parents. A woman struggles with infertilityWhat if, instead of carrying / a child, I am supposed to carry grief?and a body seized by pain and vertigo as well as ecstasy. A nation convulses: Every song of this country / has an unsung third stanza, something brutal. And still Limn shows us, as ever, the persistence of hunger, love, and joy, the dizzying fullness of our tooshort lives. Fine then, / Ill take it, she writes. Ill take it all.In Bright Dead Things, Limn showed us a heart giant with power, heavy with bloodthe huge beating genius machine / that thinks, no, it knows, / its going to come in first. In her followup collection, that heart is on full displayeven as The Carrying continues further and deeper into the bloodstream, following the hardwon truth of what it means to live in an imperfect world.
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- Q: What is the primary theme of 'The Carrying: Poems'? A: 'The Carrying: Poems' explores themes of vulnerability, acceptance, and the complexities of life, particularly in the context of aging, grief, and the human experience.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Carrying: Poems'? A: The author of 'The Carrying: Poems' is Ada Limón, who is also the U.S. Poet Laureate.
- Q: When was 'The Carrying: Poems' published? A: 'The Carrying: Poems' was published on April 13, 2021.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: 'The Carrying: Poems' is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Carrying: Poems'? A: 'The Carrying: Poems' contains 120 pages.
- Q: What awards has 'The Carrying: Poems' received? A: 'The Carrying: Poems' is the winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award and a finalist for the PEN/Jean Stein Book Award.
- Q: What type of poetry can readers expect from this collection? A: Readers can expect serious, brave, and honest poetry that captures the nuances of life, including themes of love, grief, and the struggles of human existence.
- Q: Is 'The Carrying: Poems' suitable for readers who are new to poetry? A: 'The Carrying: Poems' is accessible and relatable, making it suitable for both seasoned poetry readers and those new to the genre.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'The Carrying'? A: The title 'The Carrying' reflects the weight of emotions and experiences that individuals bear throughout their lives, as explored in the poems.
- Q: Can I gift 'The Carrying: Poems' to someone who enjoys poetry? A: 'The Carrying: Poems' makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who appreciates poetry, particularly those interested in contemporary themes and personal reflections.