Divining Bones
Divining Bones by Charlie Bondhus, published by Sundress Publications in 2018, is a collection of poetry that delves into themes of spirituality and the fluidity of identity. With 77 pages, this edition presents a unique exploration of various concepts, where boys transform into crones and everyday elements take on profound significance, all while drawing on the rich tapestry of folklore.
Readers will encounter a blend of the mystical and the mundane as Bondhus weaves together elements of American poetry with religious and spiritual undertones. The narrative features Baba Yaga, the iconic figure from Russian folklore, guiding the exploration of age, gender, and self-perception through a playful lens. This work invites reflection on the intersections of the occult and personal identity, making it a thought-provoking addition to contemporary poetry.
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Boys become crones; baked bread becomes a baby; electricity turns out to be Jesus; a first grade class stages Oedipus Rex. At the center of it all stands Baba Yaga, the child-eating forest witch and earth goddess of Russian folklore. Under her tutelage, Charlie Bondhus uses the occult and the magickal to explore the fluidity of age, gender, and self-perception in this radical and playful book.
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