Works and Days
“Works and Days” by Bernadette Mayer, published by New Directions Publishing Corporation in 2016, is a collection that spans 116 pages and is presented in English. This work serves as a springtime journal, exploring themes of nature, time, and various cultural references. Mayer reflects on the arrival of seasonal elements such as wasps and chipmunks, while also delving into a wide array of topics including the Catholic Church, local politics, and the intricacies of language.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of poetry and literary criticism woven throughout the pages. The collection features a meditative approach, inviting contemplation on subjects ranging from friendships to property development, and even the musings of ancient figures like Hesiod. Mayer’s unique voice and perspective create an engaging exploration of contemporary life and its intersections with history and nature.
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Part springtime journal (“why are there thorns?”), Works and Days meditates on the first wasps and chipmunks of the season, times’ passage, grackle hearts, and dandelions, while also collecting dozens of poems considering the Catholic Church, Sir Thomas Browne, “Go Away” welcome mats, books, floods (“never of dollar money”), the invention of words, local politics, friendships, property development, dogs, and Hesiod. Every page delights. As the poet herself notes: “My name is Bernadette Mayer, sometimes / I am at the head of my class.”
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