Bright Body
Bright Body by Aliki Barnstone, published by White Pine Press in 2011, is a collection of poetry that explores the intricate connections between mind and body, spirit and matter, as well as the individual and the collective. With 121 pages, this edition presents a series of poems that reflect on themes such as American history, war, and the environment, all set against the backdrop of Las Vegas, a city emblematic of materialism.
Readers will find that Barnstone’s work delves into the complexities of erotic love and the profound bond between mother and child. The poems convey a sensibility that makes poetry an essential form of expression for the author. Through her meditations, Barnstone invites contemplation on the extremes of life and the interplay of personal and societal narratives, making this collection a thoughtful examination of contemporary issues.
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“For Aliki Barnstone, poetry seems a natural medium. The vision and cadences of these poems suggest a sensibility for which poetry is as inevitable as breathing or eating.”–Robert Pinsky
In Bright Body, Aliki Barnstone seeks to unite mind and body, spirit and matter, the individual and the body politic. Many of the poems are set in Las Vegas, a monument to materialism. This city of extremes informs Barnstone’s vision and serves as a backdrop for her meditations on American history, war, the environment, erotic love, and the love of mother and child.
Aliki Barnstone is a poet, translator, and critic.
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