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This Afterlife: Selected Poems
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A Selection Of Sharp, Witty, And Impeccably Crafted Poems From A. E. Stallings, The Awardwinning Poet And Translator.This Afterlife: Selected Poems Brings Together Poetry From A. E. Stallingss Four Acclaimed Collections, Archaic Smile, Hapax, Olives, And Like, As Well As A Lagniappe Of Outlier Poems. Over Time, Themes And Characters Reappear, Speaking To One Another Across Years And Experience, Creating A Complex Music Of Harmony, Dissonance, And Counterpoint. The Underworld And The Afterlife, Ancient History And The Archaeology Of The Here And Now, All Slant Rhyme With One Another. Many Of These Poems Unfold In The Mythodomestic Sphere, Through The Eyes Of Penelope Or Pandora, Alice In Wonderland Or The Poet Herself. Fulfilling The Promise Of The Energy And Sprezzatura Of Stallingss Earliest Collection, Her Later Technical Accomplishments Rise To Meet The Richness Of Lived Experience: Of Marriage And Motherhood, Of A Life Lived In Another Language And Country, Of Aging And Mortality. Her Chosen Home Of Greece Adds Layers Of Urgency To Her Fascination With Greek Mythology; Living In An Epicenter Of Contemporary Crises Means Current Events And Ancient History Are Always Rubbing Shoulders In Her Poems.Expert At Traditional Received Forms, Stallings Is Also A Poet Of Restless Experiment, In Catscradle Rhyme Schemes, Nonce Stanzas, Supple Free Verse, Thematic Variation, And Metaphysical Conceits. The Pleasure Of These Poems, Fierce And Witty, Melancholy And Wise, Lies In A Timeless Precision That Will Outlast The Fickleness Of Fashion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who is the author of 'This Afterlife: Selected Poems'? A: The author of 'This Afterlife: Selected Poems' is A. E. Stallings, an award-winning poet and translator.
- Q: What is the main theme of the poems in this collection? A: The poems explore themes of the Underworld and the Afterlife, ancient history, mythology, and personal experiences such as marriage, motherhood, and aging.
- Q: How many pages does 'This Afterlife: Selected Poems' have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'This Afterlife: Selected Poems' is a hardcover.
- Q: When was 'This Afterlife: Selected Poems' published? A: The book was published on December 6, 2022.
- Q: What poetic forms does A. E. Stallings use in this collection? A: A. E. Stallings employs a variety of poetic forms including traditional received forms, cat’s-cradle rhyme schemes, nonce stanzas, and free verse.
- Q: Can you provide a brief overview of the content of this poetry collection? A: The collection features a selection of poems from A. E. Stallings’s four acclaimed poetry collections, alongside additional outlier poems that resonate with themes and characters across her work.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers new to poetry? A: Yes, 'This Afterlife: Selected Poems' is accessible to both new and seasoned poetry readers, showcasing a range of styles and themes.
- Q: What makes A. E. Stallings's poetry unique? A: Stallings's poetry is known for its sharp wit, technical prowess, and ability to intertwine personal experiences with classical themes and contemporary issues.
- Q: Are there any specific poems that highlight Greek mythology? A: Yes, many poems in the collection draw on Greek mythology, showcasing Stallings's fascination with ancient themes while connecting them to modern experiences.