The State She's In

Poetry. "Wheeler's formal virtuosity wheels and sparks as she explores the impact of whiteness and sexism on the literal state--its history, its land, its educational institution--she occupies... "Wheeler's research, her feral witchery, her poems themselves, are an answer, if not the antidote, to the state we're in." --Diane Seuss "These poems showcase Lesley Wheeler's acerbic wit and vast intelligence- all laced over with a compassionate spirit for what divides us and what makes us whole... This is a collection of uncommon frankness, a poet of uncommon grace." --Aimee Nezhukumatathil "What is the state of Lesley Wheeler's The State She's In? Accompany her there on her travels through history and culture, past and present, and you will discover more than you knew existed, including a spell for ridding oneself of certain politicians and a feminist bingo card. There's exuberance in these forms, humor in this self-awareness, and best of all, fierce compassion for the lost and downtrodden throughout this powerful, intriguing collection." --Lisa Lewis "The tinder of Lesley Wheeler's latest collection of poems ignites a tremendous bonfire with the glow of both history and the future illuminated in the present dark. In poem after exquisite poem she writes of both the spark and the ember, where 'Scent resonates / even though the blooms are closed.' Here in her breathtaking work the landscapes of the past are indelibly linked with our hardwired present."--Oliver De La Paz
ASIN: 1943981175
VSKU: BVV.1943981175.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Wheeler, Lesley
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.