{"product_id":"canting-arms-poems-9781646052745","title":"Canting Arms: Poems","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eEmilian Galaicu-Pauns is a Moldovan poet whose work combines playfulness and seriousness, reflecting the country's unconventional national history. Canting Arms, the first collection of his work to be translated into English, includes a selection of his poems from 1989-2019, showcasing his sardonic and visionary style. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 February 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep Vellum Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmilian Galaicu-Pauns, a highly acclaimed poet from Moldova, possesses a writing style that is characterized by a delightful blend of playful and profoundly thematic elements, occasionally even exhibiting a comedic tone. His literary prowess is further exemplified by his debut collection, Canting Arms, which introduces his remarkable work to English-speaking audiences. Spanning a remarkable career, this collection showcases a diverse selection of poems spanning from 1989 to 2019. These poems, brimming with sardonic wit and visionary insights, simultaneously challenge and upend the conventional poetic form. They reflect Moldova's unconventional national history, shaped by the intricate interplay of multiple historical narratives of empire, acting as a crossroads between East and West. Collaborating with six co-translators, Adam J. Sorkin has brought forth this remarkable collection, showcasing a seamless transition from Galaicu-Pauns' earlier poems, rich in scriptural and erotic references, to his later works, which delve into complex political, historical, and psychological considerations. Through Canting Arms, readers are granted a captivating glimpse into the diverse tapestry of Emilian Galaicu-Pauns' poetic genius, offering a profound and enriching exploration of his artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 272g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 186 x 228 x 12 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781646052745\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emilian Galaicu-Paun","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":45224291893498,"sku":"9781646052745","price":11.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1708698130424_book.jpg?v=1708717654","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/canting-arms-poems-9781646052745","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}