How to Fly: (in Ten Thousand Easy Lessons)

How to Fly (in Ten Thousand Easy Lessons) is a collection of poems by Barbara Kingsolver that explore the common business of living with breath and lightness. The poems are divided into thematic sections, such as "How to" poems, a family pilgrimage to Italy, childhood memories, and elegies to lost loved ones. Kingsolver's verse combines resourcefulness and wonder with compassionate humanity, delighting her devoted readership and welcoming new readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Publisher: Faber & Faber

The poems in How to Fly (in Ten Thousand Easy Lessons) breathe life and lightness into the everyday realities of existence. Barbara Kingsolver's remarkable collection is organized into thematic sections that gracefully intertwine, creating a meticulously crafted entirety. This includes a series of How to poems that skillfully blend humor with profound wisdom, a captivating family journey to Italy, cherished childhood memories, the challenges and rewards of being a [female] writer, elegies to departed loved ones, and elegies to our planet. Through her poetic prowess, Kingsolver showcases a blend of resourcefulness and wonder, accompanied by the utmost compassion of her prose. How to Fly will not only captivate her loyal readers but also attract a wide range of new readers to her captivating verse, while offering a glimpse into her creative process, unveiling an intimate side previously unseen.

Weight: 150g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571359905
Edition number: Main