The Space Poet
The Space Poet by Samantha Edmonds, published by Split/Lip Press in March 2020, is a hybrid work of prose and poetry that spans 58 pages. This edition presents a unique narrative centered on an artist, the first sent by NASA to the International Space Station, tasked with making the stars accessible to those on Earth. The book intertwines elements of magical realism with themes of queerness, religious guilt, and the search for belonging, all while exploring scientific concepts related to multiverses and universal consciousness.
Readers will find a thought-provoking exploration of human experience as it intersects with the cosmos. The narrative delves into the complexities of identity and existence, set against the backdrop of space and the unknown. Through its innovative blend of genres, The Space Poet invites contemplation on habitability beyond our planet and the nature of home, making it a distinctive addition to literary collections and anthologies.
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In this hybrid work of prose and poetry, Samantha Edmonds tells the story of an artist-the first in space-sent by NASA to the International Space Station on a mission to make the stars accessible to those left on the ground. Nimbly pairing themes of queerness, religious guilt, and an uneasy search for belonging with scientific theories about multiverses, universal consciousness, and habitability on other planets, The Space Poet stands at the edges of human reach, out in the black where nothing can live, and dares to imagine a home.
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