Human Cartography Poems
Human Cartography Poems by James Gurley is a collection published by Truman State University Press in 2002, featuring 101 pages of poetry in English. This edition presents a unique exploration of the emotional and physical landscapes we inhabit, using scientific theorems and metaphors to delve into how history and the natural world shape our lives.
Readers will find that Gurley retells the stories of historical figures such as naturalists and explorers, bringing these characters to life in a contemporary context. The poems intertwine voices from science and art, creating a comprehensive vision of the human experience. This collection invites reflection on the connections between past and present, enriching the reader’s understanding of both individual and collective narratives.
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In this collection, poet James Gurley maps the emotional and physical landscapes we inhabit. His poems employ the theorems and metaphors of science to examine how history and the natural world around us help shape our lives. Displaying what 2002 T S Eliot judge David Wagoner called “the best kind of literary empathy”, Gurley retells the stories of historical figures — naturalists, explorers, ornithologists, photographers — and brings these characters alive in a contemporary context that heightens the parallels between past and present. The different voices from science and art — usually seen as incompatible-link to form a comprehensive vision of the human experience.
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