{"product_id":"the-undertow-9781805140153","title":"The Undertow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Undertow by Emily Bilman is a poetic journey through memories of love and loss, using the sonnet form to distill the deepest human experiences and explore the poet's quest for light. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 72 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Troubador Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Emily Bilman's captivating work, \"The Undertow,\" the reader embarks on an infinite journey through the realms of love and loss. Gustave Flaubert, in his profound observation, noted that only three things possess infinite essence: the vast sky adorned with its stars, the vast sea filled with its delicate drops of water, and the profound depths of the human heart, touched by tears. To be caught up in the tumultuous undercurrents of the sea is to venture into uncharted waters, where one may feel discomfort and risk venturing beyond the confines of the conscious mind. It is a journey that pushes the boundaries of what one can comprehend and control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are told that life itself emerged from the depths of the sea, a realm shrouded in darkness interspersed with fleeting glimpses of light, akin to the radiance of precious pearls. Emily Bilman has discovered the remarkable capacity of the sonnet form to encapsulate the most profound human experiences. Within this book, she weaves a tapestry of poems, alternating between the Petrarchan and Shakespearean traditions. The small confines of the sonnet become a stage upon which the inner conflicts that arise from life and love are brought to life and resolved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo embark on the reading of \"The Undertow\" is to embark on an exhilarating poetic voyage, where the poet's quest for light becomes vividly apparent. Through her words, Bilman invites the reader to explore the depths of the human heart, to confront the complexities of love, and to find solace in the beauty of poetry. \"The Undertow\" is a testament to the power of words to transport, inspire, and ignite the imagination, offering a timeless exploration of the human condition that will resonate with readers for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781805140153\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emily Bilman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44208028975354,"sku":"9781805140153","price":8.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_b105e362-62c9-48a3-9117-486e94ca0626.jpg?v=1683094967","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-undertow-9781805140153","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}