Bright Specimen

Julie Poole's poetry explores the body, sexuality, strength, and the separation between humans and nature, inspired by the Billie L. Turner Plant Resources Center at The University of Texas at Austin. Bright Specimen weaves together a written index through the harmony of botanical wonder.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 104 pages
\n Publication date: 17 June 2021
\n Publisher: Deep Vellum Publishing
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Amateur botanist and poet Julie Poole has skillfully captured the essence of nature in her exquisite poetry. Through the careful placement of poems across the page, accompanied by images of the pressed flowers themselves, Poole's work emanates a serene and meditative exploration of flora. Each poem creates a unique and captivating world, inviting readers to delve into themes of the body, sexuality, strength, and a profound reverence for the interconnectedness between humans and nature.

Inspired by the remarkable Billie L. Turner Plant Resources Center at The University of Texas at Austin, the largest herbaria in the Southwestern United States, Bright Specimen weaves together a written index that harmoniously showcases the botanical marvels.

Through her poetic lens, Julie Poole invites us to appreciate the delicate beauty of nature and to contemplate the profound connections that unite us with the natural world. Her work serves as a testament to the power of words and imagery to evoke emotions, inspire contemplation, and foster a deeper understanding of our place in the world.

\n Weight: 142g\n
Dimension: 152 x 235 x 9 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781646050574\n \n