The Wilderness Poems
The Wilderness Poems by Sandra Lim is a collection published by National Geographic Books on September 23, 2014. This edition features 96 pages of poetry that explores themes such as the American landscape, family history, and the complexities of contemporary life. The work delves into the interplay between individual experience and broader cultural narratives, reflecting on the human soul’s quest for meaning.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of imagery and thought-provoking reflections throughout this collection. The poems navigate through various elements, including the myths surrounding American Puritanism and the stark realities of New England winters. Lim’s writing invites contemplation on aesthetic theory and the nuances of personal and collective identity, making this collection a significant contribution to American poetry.
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From the winner of the 2013 Barnard Women Poets Prize, chosen by Louise Glück, a daring and exuberant new collection.
Moving through myths of the American landscape, the fatalism of American Puritanism, family history, New England winters, aesthetic theory, and the suavities and anxieties of contemporary life, the poems in this astonishing collection ultimately speak about the individual soul’s struggle with its own meaning. “In its stern and quiet way Sandra Lim’s The Wilderness is one of the most thrilling books of poetry I have read in many years” (Louise Glück).
From “Aubade”
From the last stars to sunrise the world is dark and enduring
and emptiness has its place.
Then, to wake each day to the world’s unwavering
limits, you have to think about passion differently, again.
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