There are Not Enough Sad Songs

The third poetry collection by Marita Dachsels explores parenthood, love, and grief, featuring brief and expansive forms that offer release despite their painful twists and topics. Readers across generations will find kinship in her grief-fuelled and vulnerable words.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 80 pages
\n Publication date: 29 March 2019
\n Publisher: University of Alberta Press
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Marita Dachsels third poetry collection delves into the realms of parenthood, love, and the profound sorrow of parting ways with those dear to us, both near and far. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Karen Solie and Suzanne Buffam, and infusing a touch of Canadian Gothic, Dachsels poetic prowess unfurls in a diverse array of concise and expansive forms. With an authentic and disciplined approach, her poems brimming with complexity and disorder provide solace despite their poignant twists and challenging subjects. These words resonate with readers of all generations, offering a sense of connection and understanding in the face of grief.

Marita Dachsels third poetry collection explores the intricacies of parenthood, love, and the indescribable pain of losing loved ones, both near and far. In the vein of Karen Solie and Suzanne Buffam, and with a hint of Canadian Gothic, Dachsels poetic prowess unfolds in a myriad of brief and expansive forms. With an authentic and controlled style, her poems are rich in complexity and disorder, offering solace despite their poignant twists and difficult topics. These words resonate with readers across generations, fostering a sense of connection and understanding in the face of grief.

\n Weight: 110g\n
Dimension: 224 x 157 x 7 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781772124521\n \n