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Cutting the Stems
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781947817586
Publisher: Saturnalia Books
Published: Oct 15 2023
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.37 Width: 5.50 Depth: 7.50
Language: French
Cutting the Stems, translated from the French, is a long poem that blends gardening manuals, etymological dictionaries, and gemstone guides into an un-poetic pastiche. Wordplay and linguistic borrowings create a surreal exchange between she and he, blurring gender lines and questioning poetic norms. As the florist-speaker tends to words, cutting stems mirrors cutting language, allowing sentences to bloom.
This collection invites readers to:
- Discover the instability of language.
- Question poetic conventions.
- Explore fluid identities.
Perfect for lovers of experimental literature and contemporary poetry, this dual-language edition enriches the experience. Experience the beauty of language with Virginie Lalucq's unique voice.
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