Wise Poison
Wise Poison by David Rivard, published by Graywolf Press in 1996, is a collection of short stories that delves into profound questions of identity, love, and trust. This first edition, comprising 69 pages, presents a thoughtful exploration of the “curious forces” that influence our lives, as Rivard engages in passionate self-reflection through various settings and experiences.
Readers will find that Rivard’s work navigates the complexities of human emotion and connection, whether in an airport lounge in the Yucatán or through the melodies of a street musician. The stories capture moments of doubt and certainty, offering insights into the interplay of comfort and rage that define our existence. This edition invites readers to reflect on the intricate relationships between self and surroundings, making it a significant addition to contemporary fiction.
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In Wise Poison David Rivard gives us a mind hard at work on the most vital questions: Who am I? What do I love? What can be trusted? At issue in these passionate arguments with the self are the “curious forces” that surround us in every part of our lives. In an airport lounge in the Yucatán, in the song of a street musician, or simply in the pulsing of skin along the neck, Rivard finds connections and doubt, and reason for both comfort and rage.
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