Evolution

Evolution is a new book of poems and essays by Eileen Myles, finalist for the Lambda Literary Award and New Statesman's best books of the year. It upends genre in a vernacular that enacts the way we speak, from walking around Marfa and New York City with an orange pit bull to Eileen's transcendent acceptance speech as President.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 04 October 2018
Publisher: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press

Eileen Myles, a finalist for the 2019 Lambda Literary Award and a recipient of the 2018 New Statesman's Best Books of the Year accolade, has released a new book of poems and essays. This collection showcases Myles' unique style, which has been praised by the New York Times as one of the essential voices in American poetry.

Following her critically acclaimed works such as Afterglow (a dog memoir) and I Must Be Living Twice, Evolution marks Myles' first all-new poetry collection since 2011's Snowflake/Different Streets. These poems redefine genre through a vernacular that captures the essence of contemporary speech, both inside and outside. From her experiences walking in Marfa and New York City with an orange pit bull to her transcendent acceptance speech as President, Evolution raises a can of Diet Coke as a toast to embodiment, irreverence, and risk.

With its bold and innovative approach, Eileen Myles' Evolution is a testament to her enduring talent as a poet and writer. Her words resonate with readers, offering a fresh perspective on the world and challenging the boundaries of language. This collection is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the power of poetry to inspire, provoke, and transform.

Weight: 380g
Dimension: 219 x 143 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781611854978
Edition number: Main