Bright Shade
Bright Shade by Chelsea Harlan, published by Copper Canyon Press in 2022, is a collection of poetry that reflects on the natural landscapes of Harlan’s upbringing, including the wild woods and rolling hills. This edition spans 100 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a glimpse into the intricate relationships between the body, other beings, and the environment. The poems explore themes of joy and sorrow, weaving together the complexities of human emotions and the impact of climate change.
In Bright Shade, readers will encounter a blend of melancholic and humorous tones as Harlan navigates the dualities of delight and despair. The work articulates the bittersweet nature of existence, capturing the wonder intertwined with sadness. Through her exploration of animals, nature, and personal connections, Harlan invites contemplation on the delicate balance of life and the emotional landscapes that accompany it. This collection is a thoughtful reflection on the interplay between humanity and the natural world.
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Winner of the APR/Honickman First Book Award, selected by
Pulitzer Prize-winner Jericho Brown.
Bright Shade is an appreciation of the wild woods, the rolling hills, the Appalachian air, and the little rivers that were the setting of Chelsea Harlan’s upbringing. The poems speak through the liminal space between the body and its relationships to other bodies, and the human relationship with nature–and so climate change is, inevitably, part of this book’s undercurrent of grief. As the author navigates the high highs and the low lows of delight and despair, Bright Shade articulates the wonder that accompanies sadness and the sadness that accompanies joy. Chelsea Harlan’s work is as melancholic as it is humorous, indeed bittersweet, and a little bit strange in just the right way.
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