New and Selected Poems Book by Marie Howe

New and Selected Poems" by Marie Howe is a collection that gathers poems from her previous works, including "What the Living Do" and "Magdalene," alongside twenty new poems. This volume showcases Howe's ability to transform everyday observations into profound and luminous poetry, exploring themes of grief, love, faith, family, and the sacredness of the ordinary.
Key aspects of the collection:
Comprehensive overview:
The book provides a sweeping and intimate portrait of Howe's poetic journey, spanning over four decades.
Themes:
It delves into universal experiences like grief, love, faith, and the human condition, often with a focus on the spiritual and metaphysical.
Style:
Howe's poetry is known for its "radical simplicity and seriousness of purpose," as well as her fearless exploration of autobiography.
New poems:
The collection includes twenty new poems that continue to explore themes of loss, love, and the search for meaning.
Impact:
The poems are described as transformative, il