The Orchestra of Wind Chimes

Geoffrey Jacques' poetry is a powerful exploration of language, form, and human existence, blending American and African-American experimental lyric traditions. It inspires deep thought and addresses themes of music, psychology, literature, joy, love, race, class, politics, and the aesthetics of the everyday. Through intentional and intricate reflexive commentary, Jacques challenges traditional notions of form and achieves a balance between form and function, allowing readers to embark on a rhythmic journey of expression, language, and human existence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2023
Publisher: Wayne State University Press

This remarkable collection of poems seamlessly blends American and African-American experimental lyric traditions, pushing the boundaries of language and form to their utmost limits. Geoffrey Jacques' poetry elicits profound contemplation, delving into themes of music, psychology, and literature. This artistic masterpiece exemplifies the boundless potential of poetry to establish fresh connections between aesthetic expression and the often challenging realities of human existence. Poems like "Still Life" and "Detour Ahead" juxtapose inspired poetic form with the rich and intricate tapestry of life, addressing a wide range of subjects such as joy, love, race, class, politics, and the aesthetics of everyday existence. With a contemporary and sophisticated tone, Jacques lends his unique and thought-provoking perspective to advancing discourse on these critical topics. While these poems address a multitude of social themes, they also serve as a profound exploration of the art of poetry itself. Ars Poetica, The Problem of Speech Genres, The Subject of the Poem, and numerous other works challenge traditional notions of form through intentional and intricate reflexive commentary. Through these poems, Jacques achieves a harmonious balance between form and function, inviting readers to embark on a rhythmic journey of expression, language, and human existence.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780814350386