Iguana Iguana

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By Caylin Capra-Thomas

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Iguana Iguana by Caylin Capra-Thomas is a collection of poems that explores themes of belonging, change, and identity. The poetry navigates the beauty and anxiety of new experiences, drawing parallels to its namesake lizard's adaptability. These poems invite reflection on both the external world and the inner self, mapping a path to embracing life fully despite uncertainty.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy contemporary poetry rich with emotional depth and vivid imagery. Suitable for those interested in themes of belonging, self-discovery, and the interplay between inner and outer worlds.

Description

Alive to the beauty and anxiety of new worlds and people, Iguana Iguana imagines a tough and tender soundtrack for tumbleweeds in search of roots. Recursive, deliberate, and as adaptive as their titular lizard, these poems invite us to listen so as to better hear "...the sweet shriek / of those far-off trains you suspect are coming / to claim you. To lay open the hills you haven't seen."

Caylin Capra-Thomas writes towards understanding the strangers we meet and knowing the stranger within. In doing so, she maps a blueprint for "lay[ing] into the world / like it's good enough".

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Praised by poet Dorianne Laux, this book is described as "a glorious ride" filled with humour, humanity, and tenderness. The poems evoke a sense of ordinary life infused with wild imagination and deep emotional insight. Readers appreciate the vivid portrayals of people, places, and feelings, as well as the authentic exploration of self.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781646051779

Publisher: Deep Vellum Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Deep Vellum Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 92

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Arts & Culture Caylin Capra-Thomas Non-Fiction Poetry

About the Author

Caylin Capra-Thomas's other works include the chapbooks Inside My Electric City (YesYes Books) and The Marilyn Letters (dancing girl press). Her poems have appeared in journals including New England Review, Pleiades, Copper Nickel, 32 Poems, Hayden's Ferry Review, and many others. The 2018-2020 poet-in-residence at Idyllwild Arts Academy, she now lives in Columbia, Missouri, where she is a PhD student in English and creative writing.