Urban Bird Life
Urban Bird Life by Iris Lee is a poetry collection published by NYQ Books in 2010, featuring 98 pages of lyrical exploration. In this debut collection, Lee invites readers to experience the vibrant life of urban birds, including swans and owls, while navigating the diverse landscapes of New York City. The poems reflect on both the interiors and exteriors of the city, capturing moments that range from the mundane to the profound.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes as Lee delves into the interplay of time and space, as well as the connections that bind us, whether they are erotic or familial. The collection encompasses a variety of experiences, from city streets to serene mornings, all conveyed through a frank and intense voice. This edition offers a unique perspective on urban life, making it a noteworthy addition to the realm of American poetry.
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Poetry. Swans, owls, and other urban birds soar through the poems in Iris Lee’s first collection taking the reader along with them as she covers a broad range in her exploration of the interiors and exteriors of her much-loved New York City. From descriptions of city streets to the Atlantic shores, to a lazy morning in bed with a lover, Lee delves into distances both temporal and spatial, connections both erotic and familial, and moments that are both ecstatic and dreadful all the while sustaining a frank, intense, and lyrical voice–which kicks ass when needed.
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