Penateuch The First Five Books
Penateuch The First Five Books by Whit Griffin, published by Skysill Press in May 2010, is an 88-page collection of poetry that intertwines ancient wisdom with contemporary reflections. This edition presents a unique blend of styles, drawing inspiration from various literary traditions while exploring themes of memory and knowledge. The poems evoke a sense of timelessness, suggesting a connection to both the past and the present.
Readers will find that Griffin’s work encompasses a range of poetic forms, from riddles to proverbs, creating a rich tapestry of language that invites contemplation. The collection reflects influences from European poetry, including English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh traditions, offering a diverse exploration of cultural narratives. Through his inventive approach, Griffin captures the essence of forgotten lore and the wisdom embedded in everyday life, making this book a thought-provoking addition to the poetry genre.
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‘If the Tao and the Farmers’ Almanac produced an offspring’, notes Lisa Jarnot, ‘it would be Whit Griffin’s Pentateuch.’ ‘A new poet versed in the old lore’, Whit Griffin’s poems perform an alchemy of word and world: ‘Riddle, oracle, proverb, divination, the poems remind us of so much we have forgotten and so much we never knew. It’s as if the words were written back before the world began and or were found just after the world had ended – captured now within the pages of a book that has apparently been lost for centuries – opened here in your hand: an almanac of ancient rhymes’ (John Phillips). ‘From historical references to chance remembrances of bits from many other sources, to what the poet has invented. There are smiles, outright laughter and far deeper wisdom’ (Theodore Enslin).
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