Metamorphoses: City Lights Spotlight No. 22

Metamorphoses by Evan Kennedy is a poetry book that explores the slipperiness of identity, change, and transience, focusing on transformation in an empire in decline and a world transfigured by ecological upheaval. It confronts change as an inevitable molecular process with a range of reference from Roman household Gods to San Francisco poetic titans.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2023
Publisher: City Lights Books

One of the most anticipated poetry books of spring 2023, Metamorphoses draws inspiration from Ovid's epic poem to explore the fluidity of identity, its tendency towards transformation and impermanence. Evan Kennedy delves into the personal and collective transformations occurring within an empire in decline, as well as the world reshaped by ecological upheaval, through a series of poems that seamlessly transition between travelogue, elegy, nature documentary, and everyday observations.

Kennedy's work employs a diverse range of references, drawing from Roman household Gods, San Francisco poetic luminaries, and musical icons such as Madonna and Bob Dylan. By embracing change as an inherent molecular process, Metamorphoses challenges readers to confront the inevitability of transformation in all aspects of life.

Through its rich and evocative language, Metamorphoses invites us to reflect on the complexities of identity, the forces of change, and the interconnectedness of our world. It is a testament to the power of poetry to capture the essence of human experience and offer insights into the ever-evolving nature of our existence.

Weight: 116g
Dimension: 139 x 178 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780872869004