Latch

Latch by Rebecca Goss is a book of poetry that explores the act of returning to a place, Suffolk, and understanding its past and present significance for a woman and her family. The poems delve into the deep connections people have with the East Anglian countryside, unearthing voices of labor, love, and loss with compelling particularity. The book combines memory, magic, and the natural world, offering an anatomy of marriage, parents, and the emotional dynamics between mothers and daughters. Readers are invited to explore barns, fields, and weirs, experiencing both refuge and disturbance while being shown the stars of the county and the reasons why the poet needed to return to live under them.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 88 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: Carcanet Press Ltd

Rebecca Goss' fourth and most ambitious collection, Latch, delves into the act of returning, exploring the connection between a woman and her family and their ancestral home in Suffolk, England. Through a series of captivating poems, Goss unearths the profound and enduring attachments people have with the East Anglian countryside, capturing the voices of labor, love, and loss with remarkable specificity. The book weaves together themes of memory, magic, and secrets, intertwining them with mythological elements. Goss showcases her exceptional ability to navigate challenging and emotional terrain, delving into the anatomy of marriage, her parents, and her own experiences. The natural world becomes a stage for the emotional interplay between mothers and daughters, as the return to a childhood home evokes memories of young siblings retreating into nature amidst the disintegration of adult lives. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in the landscapes of barns, fields, weirs, experiencing a sense of refuge and disturbance simultaneously. Goss guides us through the stars of the county, shedding light on the reasons behind her decision to return and live under their celestial guidance. This collection is a testament to Goss' poetic prowess and her ability to evoke powerful emotions through her words.

Weight: 126g
Dimension: 134 x 216 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800173217