Translating the Lilies Back into Lists

Laynie Browne's latest poetry collection, "Translation of the Lilies Back into Lists," employs the list poem to explore elegy, absence, and bewilderment, making poetic leaps in imagination and mood that defy convention. The book explores how poetry can categorize a lived experience, marking it in finite language, and shows how poetry is an experiment for that translation. The title is inspired by C.D. Wright's "Translations of the Gospel Back into Tongues."

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2022
Publisher: Wave Books

Laynie Browne's latest poetry collection, Translation of the Lilies Back into Lists, is a delightful exploration of the list poem form. Through its playful and subversive approach, Browne offers readers poems that defy genre and challenge the ordinary aspects of daily life. These poems delve into themes of elegy, absence, and bewilderment, while employing associative logic to make poetic leaps that defy convention. This book serves as an exploration of the myriad ways in which one can attempt to categorize a lived experience, recognizing the inherent limitations of language in capturing the infinite nuances of existence. Ultimately, Browne demonstrates how poetry is an experiment in translation, offering a fresh and captivating perspective on language, time, and poetics.

Inspired by the poet C.D. Wright, Browne's title, Translation of the Gospel Back into Tongues, pays homage to the power of linguistic translation. The collection is a testament to Browne's talent for creating poetry that is both electrifying and elusive, leaving readers with a lasting impression.

Dimension: 215 x 165 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781950268603