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A Dog's Job of Work
Paperback
Publisher Price: $16.95
Publisher: Sligo Creek Publishing Company
Published: Mar 24 2025
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Grounded, Soulful Poetry from Rural Mississippi
A Dog's Job of Work by Samuel Prestridge is a heartfelt collection of poetry rooted in the landscapes and lived experiences of rural Mississippi. Written mostly in free verse, with a few pantoums and villanelles, these poems explore memory, place, labor, blues, and the possibility of grace and salvation.
From surreal blues along Highway 61 to quiet reflections on ordinary life, Prestridge's work blends regional authenticity with universal emotional truth.
- Authentic Southern Poetry Collection
- A powerful literary poetry book drawing from rural Southern life, blues traditions, and everyday redemption.
- Skilled Poet with Distinctive Voice B
- By Samuel Prestridge, whose work has appeared in numerous publications including Literary Imagination, The Arkansas Review, Appalachian Quarterly, Paideuma, and The Southern Humanities Review.
- Themes of Place, Memory & Redemption
- Explores growing up in rural Mississippi while touching on universal issues of work, loss, resilience, and grace.
- Perfect for Poetry Lovers & Thoughtful Gifting
- Ideal for readers of Southern literature, rural poetry, contemporary American poetry, and blues-inspired writing. A meaningful gift for anyone who appreciates poetry with heart and a strong sense of place.
- Independent Publisher
- Published by Sligo Creek Publishing. This 80-page paperback is offering a genuine and distinctive addition to any poetry collection.
About the Author
Samuel Prestridge lives and works in Athens, Georgia. His poetry has been nominated for Best of the Net and has appeared in many literary journals. He brings a keen eye and
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