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Ideal for readers interested in contemporary poetry and American literature, especially those who appreciate introspective and culturally resonant works. Fans of experimental, heartfelt poetry and those familiar with Eileen Myles's influential voice will find this collection compelling.
Evolution
A searing new collection of Eileen Myles' acclaimed poetry.
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Evolution - the first all-new collection of poems by Eileen Myles since the selected volume I Must Be Living Twice - finds the celebrated writer at the forefront of American literature and culture, crafting radically introspective work in the characteristically exuberant style that the New York Times called 'one of the essential voices in American poetry.'
Following the critically acclaimed Afterglow (a dog memoir), the poet continues their lifelong inquiry into the mystery and miracle of human life, in its mutability and temporality. 'I suppose / I'm afraid / of forever,' Myles writes in 'Angel', and this existential restlessness pervades the collection.
With incisive humour and heartfelt honesty, these poems reconcile the body's brevity in light of time's limitlessness, exemplified in the title piece, Evolution.
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Critics praise Evolution for its restless, chatty, and limber poems, with Olivia Laing calling it a delight in New Statesman. Lena Dunham describes Myles as an essential, intense presence in poetry, while Maggie Nelson highlights the work's kinetic and timeless qualities. Ben Lerner commends Myles's refusal to be static, likening her to a resilient cultural institution. New York Magazine recognises Myles as a true experimentalist and a living legend in American literature.
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ISBN: 9781611854978
Publisher: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 04 October 2018
Country: United States
Imprint: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 145.0mm
Height: 225.0mm
Weight: 380g
Pages: 240
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About the Author
Eileen Myles is the author of more than twenty books, including Chelsea Girls, Cool for You, and most recently, Afterglow: a dog memoir. Their many honours include a Guggenheim Fellowship in nonfiction, four Lambda Literary Awards, the Clark Prize for Excellence in Art Writing, the Shelley Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of America, and their poems were featured in seasons two and three of the Emmy-winning show Transparent. They live in Marfa, Texas, and New York City.
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