Jason Sommer
Portulans
Portulans
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Jason Sommers' collection of poems, Portulans, takes inspiration from medieval sea charts, the portulans, and explores the ancient metaphor of life as a journey. The poems navigate familiar mysteries and perennial questions through times of unbelief, asking whether consciousness is anchored in the transcendent, if inward travel can descend past the self, and if the universe can be accounted for by physics alone. Sommers considers whether art can provide momentary meaning against a backdrop of oblivion and illuminates possibilities of beauty in each journey.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 80 pages
\n Publication date: 02 March 2021
\n Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
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Inspired by medieval sea charts known as portulans, Jason Sommers' collection of poems offers a unique perspective on the ancient metaphor of life as a journey. These charts, created by charting paths between ports and the dangers they surrounded, provided sailors with a comprehensive network of routes and visual cues for navigation. With their accurate illustrations and detailed maps, portulans guided mariners across the open sea, navigating through familiar waters and confronting perennial questions.
In his collection, Sommers explores the depths of human consciousness, questioning the nature of the self, the possibility of transcendence, and the relationship between consciousness and the physical world. Through his poetic exploration, he invites readers to embark on a journey that traverses the ocean floor, the basement, multiverses, and dreams. Along the way, he considers the role of art in providing momentary meaning against the backdrop of oblivion.
Drawing on history and myth, the voices in Sommers' poems engage in a profound exploration of the self and the other, our values, and the concept of permanence. They question what can and cannot be known about ourselves and others, and challenge our assumptions about what is lasting and enduring. These poems are characterized by a sense of searching, akin to the ancient cartographers who adorned their maps with lavish decoration, seeking to illuminate the possibilities of beauty and meaning in every journey.
In conclusion, Jason Sommers' collection of poems takes inspiration from medieval sea charts and offers a fresh perspective on the ancient metaphor of life as a journey. Through his poetic exploration, he invites readers to embark on a journey that traverses the depths of human consciousness, challenging our assumptions and illuminating the possibilities of beauty and meaning in every path we take.
\n Weight: 122g\n
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 9 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780226737393\n \n
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