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X by Vona Groarke is a sixth collection of poetry published by Gallery Books in 2014. This edition, comprising 95 pages, explores the multifaceted nature of the letter “X,” which appears frequently in life, bridging the known and the intuitive. Groarke’s work is characterized by a blend of surface pleasure and deeper meaning, inviting readers to engage with the vivid imagery and emotional resonance found within her verses.
In this collection, Groarke presents a series of poems that celebrate both the beauty of language and the complexity of human experience. The garden sequence showcases luminous colors, while the poet’s response to the transcendent spaces of Danish artist Vilhelm Hammershoi adds an intriguing layer to the work. Readers will find a thoughtful exploration of feeling and experience, marked by the candor and poise that define Groarke’s writing. This collection offers a rich tapestry of poetic expression, making it a significant addition to contemporary poetry.
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From X-Factor to X-rated, the third least common letter in the English alphabet appears commonly in life. In this sixth collection from award-winning poet Vona Groarke, X occurs when the known and the intuited cross each other’s paths. These poems take pleasure in surface and depth. From the luminous colour of the garden sequence to its response to the transcendent spaces of Danish artist, Vilhelm Hammershoi, X marks feeling and experience in language as daring as it is beautiful. This is a book of candour and poise: a groundbreaking publication from a writer hailed in Poetry Ireland Review as ‘among the best Irish poets writing today’.”
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