Little Elegies for Sister Satan

Michael Palmer's Little Elegies for Sister Satan offers a counterlight of wit and wonder in the face of our dark times, grappling with our inability to stop destroying the planet or to end our endless wars. Voices speak from a decentered place, rooted in the history of culture.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 28 May 2021
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation

Little Elegies for Sister Satan is a collection of stunning new poems by Michael Palmer, hailed as "the foremost experimental poet of his generation, and perhaps of the last several generations" (citation for The Academy of American Poets Wallace Stevens Award). Addressing the challenges of our dark times and our seemingly insurmountable inability to halt the destruction of our planet or bring an end to our endless wars, Palmer presents a beacon of wit and wonder. Through his polyphonic passages, voices emerge from a decentralized perspective, yet are firmly anchored in the rich tapestry of cultural history that has preceded them. In these poetic musings, he contemplates the notion of "possible worlds" and the allure of "impossible worlds," envisioning resilient realms that defy the confines of philosophy.

As we navigate the complexities of our existence, the questions posed by Palmer remain pertinent. Have we journeyed to this precipice, drawing near to the edge of death, solely to attain a sense of coherence? Or is there more to our existence than mere comprehension? These profound inquiries challenge our perception of reality and invite us to explore the depths of our humanity.

In the twilight hours of our existence, as the world around us fades into darkness, these poetic reflections may provide us with solace and guidance. Perhaps, in the embrace of the unknown, we will find the answers we seek or discover a newfound appreciation for the beauty and fragility of our existence. Only time will tell.

Weight: 188g
Dimension: 151 x 228 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780811230896