{"product_id":"absolute-animal-9780226829050","title":"absolute animal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePoems that explore the boundaries between human and animal behavior, experimenting with time, language, and transgressing boundaries. Rachel DeWoskin's new collection navigates societal and mortal uncertainty, incorporating translations from poems dating as far back as the Tang dynasty. It investigates and moves across boundaries, inviting us to consider what holds life, what lasts, what dies, and what defines and enriches the experience of being human. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 November 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: The University of Chicago Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePoems that delve into and explore the blurred boundaries between human and animal behavior. These poetic works engage in experimental exploration, manipulating time, language, and transgressing conventional boundaries. They embrace the notion proposed by Vladimir Nabokov that precision is a hallmark of poetry, while intuition belongs to the realm of science.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn her captivating new collection, Rachel DeWoskin skillfully navigates the tumultuous waters of societal and mortal uncertainty. Through the medium of formal poetry, DeWoskin finds solace and meaning amidst the chaos, unearthing profound connections between the animal and human worlds, as well as between the ancient and contemporary. She incorporates translations from poems dating back as far as the Tang dynasty, adding depth and richness to her poetic tapestry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolute Animal spans a wide range of subjects, from sonnet sequences that delve into the complexities of heart surgeries to examinations of vole romance and the impact of climate change. These poems investigate and transcend boundaries, inviting readers to contemplate the essence of life, its enduring qualities, its transient nature, and what truly defines and enriches the human experience. Through her poetic lens, DeWoskin offers a thought-provoking and immersive exploration of the intricate interplay between humanity and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 113g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 248 x 178 x 10 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780226829050\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Professor Rachel DeWoskin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":45289895559418,"sku":"9780226829050","price":13.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1706891486022_book.jpg?v=1706943830","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/absolute-animal-9780226829050","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}