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Firehead
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025655727
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 226
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Firehead is an intense and sweeping narrative poem that reimagines the day of the Crucifixion of Christ through a modernist lens. Written by the acclaimed poet Lola Ridge, the work departs from traditional religious tropes to offer a visceral, multi-perspective exploration of the Passion. The poem provides deep psychological insights into the figures surrounding the event, including Mary, Judas, Peter, and the Magdalene, weaving their internal experiences into a larger cosmic drama.
Characterized by its stark imagery and rhythmic urgency, Firehead captures the emotional and physical reality of suffering and transcendence. Ridge utilizes her distinctive voice to blend social consciousness with spiritual inquiry, presenting the historical event as a moment of profound human significance. This ambitious work stands as a testament to the power of narrative verse, offering a transformative reading experience that explores the intersections of divinity, humanity, and sacrifice. It remains an essential piece of 20th-century American literature for its formal innovation and its searing, empathetic portrayal of a foundational cultural narrative.
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