Sleeping with Houdini Poems
Sleeping with Houdini Poems by Nin Andrews, published by BOA Editions, Ltd. in 2007, is a collection of 87 pages that explores the themes of longing and transformation through the lens of a young girl’s fascination with the legendary escape artist, Houdini. The poems present a unique blend of prose poetry, showcasing Andrews’ distinctive voice as she navigates the complexities of identity and desire, drawing on the magical and the surreal.
Readers will find that Andrews speaks from the perspective of a little girl who wishes to vanish like Houdini, evolving her relationship with this iconic figure as she matures. The collection delves into the intersections of philosophy, mind and body, and the experiences of women, offering a rich tapestry of imagery and emotion. This edition invites readers to engage with the playful yet profound reflections on personal mythology and the art of disappearing.
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Nin Andrews is arguably the leading female voice in American prose poetry. In a 2005 feature on Andrews in Moby Lives, Denise Duhamel wrote, “Nin Andrews is a complete original. Gender-bending and genre-blurring, Andrews is a fabulous fabulist. . . . Her work is always surprising, sharp and wild.” In Sleeping with Houdini, Andrews speaks as a little girl who wishes she could vanish at will, just as Houdini did. As she grows, Houdini becomes a personal icon, a magical being, a muse, an ultimate lover, and a metaphor for longing.
Nin Andrews is author of the highly acclaimed The Book of Orgasms and other collections.
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