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She Holds a Cosmos

Poems on Motherhood
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She Holds a Cosmos is a poetic collection that fuses art and introspective musings. Through vivid imagery, it explores the divine feminine and the interconnectedness of life and the universe. Each piece invites the reader to reflect on beauty, existence, and the boundless potential within.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a poetic exploration of the feminine experience and its connection with the universe. It may appeal to those who find beauty in the interplay of imagery and language, as well as readers interested in how arts and culture can illuminate inner and outer worlds through a unique perspective.

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A beautifully packaged collection of 30 poems about motherhood, this is the perfect gift for mums of all ages.

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A petite, beautifully packaged collection of poems about motherhood, this is the perfect gift for mothers of all ages.

This beautifully illustrated, empowering collection features more than 25 poignant poems about the incredible experience of being a mother. Filled with inspiring and moving poetry exploring motherhood in all its dimensionsโ€”from pregnancy and birth to the countless joys, struggles, and hilarious moments that come with raising childrenโ€”this book is a perfect gift for mothers at every stage, whether they're expecting or empty nesting. Presented in a petite, eye-catching package with contemporary illustrations throughout, this is a lovely, arresting tribute to the life-altering journey of motherhood.

Perfect gift: Whether you're attending a friend's baby shower or you're looking for something for your own mother on Mother's Day, this petite, affordable, and charmingly packaged celebration of motherhood is just the thing.

Poetry trend: Featuring young, contemporary voices beside beloved, time-tested poets, this pretty, slim volume will appeal to poetry lovers and mothers of all ages.

Celebrates diverse voices: The range of poets included in this collection is wide and diverse. With poems by up-and-comers, classic poets, women, and men, of all ages and ethnicities, this book captures a broad, representative spectrum of the experience of motherhood.

Consumer:

  • Mothers of all ages
  • Shoppers looking for a gift for a motherโ€”whether for a baby shower, Mother's Day, or another occasion
  • Poetry lovers

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781797209890

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 March 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Chronicle Books

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Kimiko Hahn
  • Illustrated by Karolin Schnoor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 186.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Karolin Schnoor is a German freelance illustrator and designer based in London.

Kimiko Hahn, who wrote the foreword and whose poem "Foreign Body" is included in this collection, is a Japanese-American poet and educator. She is the author of eight chapbooks and ten books of poetry, including Earshot, which received the Theodore Roethke Memorial Poetry Prize. She is the recipient of a Guggenheim fellowship, among other honors. She is currently a professor at the Queens College MFA program.

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