Auction Poems
Auction Poems by Quan Barry, published by University of Pittsburgh Press on September 26, 2023, is a poetry collection comprising 91 pages. In this work, Barry embarks on a global journey, delving into the existential nature of experience through her exploration of both human and animal realms. The collection addresses themes such as toxic storytelling in the context of war, the death of a Buddhist master, and the challenges faced by migrants, all while examining the ethics of travel and consumption.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of reflections that reveal the interconnectedness of various experiences and identities. Barry’s poetry invites contemplation on how individuals construct their sense of self to navigate the complexities of the world. This edition presents a thoughtful examination of American poetry, with a focus on Asian American and Pacific Islander perspectives, and highlights the voice of women authors in contemporary literature.
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Poems about the Freedom That Arises When We Finally Let Go
In Auction, her first poetry collection in eight years, the poet, novelist, and playwright Quan Barry travels the globe in her signature quest into the existential nature of experience. These poems explore the inner landscapes of both the human and animal realms, revealing them to be points along the same spectrum. At the heart of the book lies an extended study of toxic storytelling as an element of warcraft, but Barry also contemplates the death of a Buddhist master, the plight of migrants both at home and abroad, the ethics of travel and consumption, and the larger question of how and why we construct a self in order to navigate the world.
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