Essentials

Essentials is a collection of David Whyte's best poems, capturing the experience itself in the body, accompanied by short contexts on where and when they were written. It is a testament to his understanding that human life is a living conversation, a way between and beyond, made beautiful by darkness and light.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2022
Publisher: Canongate Books

Great poems, as David Whyte has so aptly observed, transcend the realm of mere experience and become the very experience itself, deeply felt within the body. Essentials, a compilation of his finest works, showcases this profound essence in its entirety. Whether it's the subtle shifts of daily life, the ever-changing seasons, or the larger cycle of gain and grief that accompanies us on our journey through life, each poem captures the very fabric of experience. Accompanied by brief contextual notes revealing the circumstances and timing of their composition, these poems form a captivating testament to David Whyte's deepest understanding: that human life cannot be categorized as a singular entity, but rather as a living conversation, a bridge between and beyond, adorned by both darkness and light. At its core, human existence is both profoundly solitary and profoundly communal, a tapestry woven with threads of individuality and interconnectedness.

This revised edition includes additional poems from his recent collection, Still Possible, further enriching the tapestry of his poetic brilliance.

So let us immerse ourselves in the words of David Whyte, as he guides us on a journey through the depths of the human experience, reminding us of the beauty and complexity that lies within us all.

Weight: 276g
Dimension: 141 x 221 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838858124
Edition number: Main