Ghost Apples

In her ninth collection of poems, Ghost Apples, Katharine Coles explores her relationship with the natural world and the creatures that inhabit it, questioning what it means to be sentient and mortal on a fragile planet. She uses her capacity for intense observation and meditation to think her way into other lives and possible shared futures, both good and bad.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 13 July 2023
Publisher: Red Hen Press

In her ninth collection of poems, Ghost Apples, Katharine Coles delves deeply into her profound connection with the natural world and the diverse array of creatures that inhabit it. Through her poetic exploration, she poses thought-provoking questions about what it means to be sentient and mortal on a fragile planet. Coles draws upon her intimate experiences with her pet parrot, Henri, as well as the birds that her husband attracts to their feeders, the wildlife that resides just beyond their property on the wild edge of Salt Lake City. With her keen ability for intense observation and meditation, Coles skillfully weaves her way into the lives of these various creatures, envisioning potential shared futures, both prosperous and challenging. Through her poetic lens, Coles offers a captivating glimpse into the intricate web of life and highlights the interconnectedness of all beings.

Dimension: 228 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781636280844