Said the Cannibal

Said the Cannibal by Laurie Smith is a collection of poems published by Urban Farmhouse Press on October 17, 2017. This edition, written in English and spanning 102 pages, presents a blend of dark humor, history, and meditation on the complexities of existence. Through her unique style, Smith explores themes surrounding starving settlers, unsettling mass murders, and the impact of television on our perceptions, inviting readers to reflect on the fine line between sustenance and violence.
In this thought-provoking collection, Smith’s sharp poetic voice delves into the nuances of everyday life, prompting questions about morality and civilization. The poems engage with the darker aspects of human experience while maintaining an entertaining tone, leaving readers with both laughter and contemplation. The work addresses significant topics within literature and poetry, making it a noteworthy addition to discussions on regional and cultural narratives.
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In a collection that is part dark humour, part history, part meditation on the darker portions of simple existence, Smith dazzles and entertains with her newest collection of poems. Here we play witness to starving settlers, unsettling mass murders, and television visions. Questions about what makes a meal and what makes murder illustrate the fine line that even the basic tenents of Christianity and the very basic aspects of civilized societies are approached in a fashion that are uniquely Smith’s style, leaving the reader with both laughter, occasional shutters, and lasting questions that come when a sharp poetic voice enlightens us to the nuances of our shared everyday lives.
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