{"title":"Amy Crutchfield","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eAmy Crutchfield\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished voice in the realms of Arts \u0026amp; Culture. Known for her profound insights and engaging narrative style, Crutchfield crafts a unique blend of cultural exploration and artistic analysis that captivates readers from all walks of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst her noteworthy contributions is \u003cem\u003eThe Cyprian\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling read that dives deep into the complexities of artistic expression in modern society. This work, along with her other writings, showcases Crutchfield’s ability to intertwine historical contexts with contemporary themes, providing readers with both an educational and engaging experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a passionate art aficionado or a curious newcomer eager to delve into the world of cultural studies, Amy Crutchfield's books promise a journey of discovery and inspiration. Explore our curated selection and let Crutchfield’s eloquent storytelling enrich your understanding of the artistic landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-cyprian-by-amy-crutchfield-9781922725776","title":"The Cyprian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful debut which interrogates the nature of love in its various forms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom poems of desire and sexual longing to poems of love in the face of death, \u003ci\u003eThe Cyprian\u003c\/i\u003e explores the joy and heartbreak that love weaves into our lives. The collection confronts some of our primary questions about love: how is it possible to accept the death of the beloved? What role does deception play in love? When does love become a force of exploitation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection is composed of five parts, reflecting the different aspects of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty—a complexity which is also implicit in the ambiguity of the book's title, \u003ci\u003eThe Cyprian\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrutchfield trained as a classicist, and her poetry combines conversational idioms with mythic visions of human relationship, \"longing and its fierce metamorphosis\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElegies, love poems, and imagistic snapshots mix with wide-open epistolary verse. Her poetry reclaims the linguistic power and range of allusion found in late Romantic poets like Christopher Brennan and Francis Webb, bringing them to bear on contemporary female experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341233012972,"sku":"9781922725776","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15668883482872.jpg?v=1772187617"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/amy-crutchfield.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}