frank: sonnets
“frank: sonnets” by Diane Seuss, published by Graywolf Press on March 2, 2021, is a collection of poetry that presents a deeply personal exploration of life through the lens of the sonnet form. Spanning 152 pages, this work captures the essence of Seuss’s experiences, from her working-class upbringing in rural Michigan to the complexities of urban life in New York City. The poems reflect on themes of vulnerability, resilience, and the human condition, showcasing Seuss’s ability to navigate between various aspects of existence with clarity and depth.
Readers will find that “frank: sonnets” offers a candid narrative that intertwines personal history with broader societal issues, including addiction and motherhood. Seuss employs a unique blend of poetic forms and styles, creating a dynamic reading experience that resonates with the complexities of life. This edition, written in English, invites readers to engage with the intricate tapestry of emotions and reflections that define the human experience, making it a significant addition to contemporary American poetry.
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WINNER OF THE 2022 PULITZER PRIZE IN POETRY
WINNER OF THE 2021 NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR POETRY
WINNER OF THE 2022 PEN/VOELCKER AWARD FOR POETRY COLLECTION
WINNER OF THE 2021 LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE FOR POETRY
A resplendent life in sonnets from the author of Four-Legged Girl, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize
“The sonnet, like poverty, teaches you what you can do / without,” Diane Seuss writes in this brilliant, candid work, her most personal collection to date. These poems tell the story of a life at risk of spilling over the edge of the page, from Seuss’s working-class childhood in rural Michigan to the dangerous allures of New York City and back again. With sheer virtuosity, Seuss moves nimbly across thought and time, poetry and punk, AIDS and addiction, Christ and motherhood, showing us what we can do, what we can do without, and what we offer to one another when we have nothing left to spare. Like a series of cels on a filmstrip, frank: sonnets captures the magnitude of a life lived honestly, a restless search for some kind of “beauty or relief.” Seuss is at the height of her powers, devastatingly astute, austere, and—in a word—frank.
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