This collection showcases over four decades of profound and luminous poetry by Marie Howe, praised for her radical simplicity and fearless exploration of autobiography. The poems offer sacred and humane reflections on everyday life, blending personal loss, spirituality, and contemporary womanhood. Drawing from Howe's previous works and featuring twenty new poems, the collection captures the essence of her poetic voice, described as a beacon of light illuminating human sorrow and ordinary joy.
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